99 Francs

99 Francs

I'm the most influential bastard in 2000 years.

Directed by Jan Kounen

Produced by Légende Films, Film 99 Francs

2007104 min6.7 / 10

A darkly comic, cynical portrait of a morally adrift advertising executive in Paris whose shallow existence and drug-fueled lifestyle collide with questions of meaning and responsibility.

Paris, France, 2001. Octave Parango, a young advertiser working at the Ross & Witchcraft advertising agency, lives a suicidal existence, ruled by cynicism, irresponsibility and debauchery. The obstacles he will encounter in developing a campaign for a new yogurt brand will force him to face the meaning of his work and the way he manages his relationship with those who orbit around his egotistic lifestyle.

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  • Is 99 Francs one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 88% of films.

  • Does 99 Francs end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is 99 Francs sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is 99 Francs violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is 99 Francs easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is 99 Francs scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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61/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity90

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Surprise42

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Love55

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