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Éric Blanc
Éric Degbegni, better known as Éric Blanc (born October 13, 1965 in Cotonou, Benin), is a French Impressionist (entertainment), Impressionist and comedian. His father was a professional magistrate and his mother was a pediatric nurse. He lived in Cotonou until 1975, when his family move to Paris in exile after Mathieu Kérékou, Général Kérékou's coup d'état. He discontinued his law courses for the stage. In 1986 he began his career with an engagement at the Caveau de la République, a venue for new humorists in Paris, performing imitations of French President, President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, the TV host Frédéric Mitterrand, and the French tennis player Yannick Noah. He has played on different TV shows as ''la Classe'' on France 3. He has performed one-man shows in the Bataclan (theatre), Bataclan and the Bobino theatres in Paris. Filmography * ''L'œil au beur(re) noir'' (1987) * ''Black mic-mac 2'' (1988) * ''À gauche en sortant de l'ascenseur'' (1988) * ''L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cotonou
Cotonou (; fon, Kútɔ̀nú) is a city in Benin. Its official population count was 679,012 inhabitants in 2012; however, over two million people live in the larger urban area. The urban area continues to expand, notably toward the west. The city lies in the southeast of the country, between the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Nokoué. In addition to being Benin's largest city, it is the seat of government, although Porto-Novo is the official capital. History The name "Cotonou" means "by the river of death" in the Fon language.Butler, Stuart (2019) ''Bradt Travel Guide - Benin'', pgs. 74-91 At the beginning of the 19th century, Cotonou (then spelled "Kutonou") was a small fishing village, and is thought to have been formally founded by King Ghezo of Dahomey in 1830. It grew as a centre for the slave trade, and later palm oil and cotton. In 1851 the French Second Republic made a treaty with King Ghezo that allowed them to establish a trading post at Cotonou. During the reign of Kin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People From Cotonou
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Living People
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1965 Births
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French People Of Beninese Descent
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Que La Lumière Soit
''Let There Be Light'' (original title: ''Que la lumière soit !'') is a 1998 comedy fantasy film directed by Arthur Joffé, starring an ensemble cast. Cast * Hélène de Fougerolles as Jeanne * Tchéky Karyo as Harper * Ticky Holgado as Angel René * Bruce Myers as The Rabbi * Lorella Cravotta as Rachel * Gordon Tootoosis as Indian God * Catherine Jacob as God Suzanne * Patrick Bouchitey as Pilot God * Arielle Dombasle as Blond God * Élie Semoun as Seller God * Yolande Moreau as Contractual God * Frédéric Mitterrand as Driver God * Julien Guiomar as God Father * François Morel as Gravedigger God * Sergio Castellitto as Tourist God * Michel Galabru as Southern God * Arthur Joffé as Shower & Phone God * Patrick Poivre d'Arvor as Journalist God * José Garcia as The Journalist * Éric Blanc as Guardian God * Jacques Weber as Professor Lang * Rufus as Harper's driver * Zinedine Soualem as Dustman God * Michael Lonsdale as Monsignor Loublié * Justine Johnston as The Ol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thank You Satan
Thanks may refer to: * ''Thank you'' (phrase), a common expression of gratitude Film and television * ''Thanks'' (film), a 2011 American film * ''Thanks'' (TV series), a 1999 American sitcom Music Albums * ''Thanks'', by Ivan Neville, 1994 * ''Thanks'', by Marty Grosz, 1997 * ''Thanks'', by w-inds., 2006 Songs * "Thanks" (song), by Bill Anderson, 1975 * " Thanks!", by GAM, 2006 * "Thanks", by J. Vincent Edwards, 1969 * "Thanks", by the James Gang from ''James Gang Rides Again'', 1970 * "Thanks", by Judith Allen and by Bing Crosby from the ''Too Much Harmony'' soundtrack, 1933 * "Thanks", by Waylon Jennings from '' Ladies Love Outlaws'', 1972 See also * * * Thankful (other) * Thank God (other) * Thank You (other) "''Thank you''" (often expanded to ''thank you very much'' or ''thanks a lot'', or informally abbreviated to ''thanks'' or alternately as ''many thanks''Geoffrey Leech, ''The Pragmatics of Politeness'' (2014), p. 200.) is a commo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
À Gauche En Sortant De L'ascenseur
''Door on the Left as You Leave the Elevator'' (french: À gauche en sortant de l'ascenseur) is a 1988 French comedy written by Gérard Lauzier (based on his play), directed by Édouard Molinaro, and starring Pierre Richard, Emmanuelle Béart, and Richard Bohringer. Plot The plot is based around a successful, yet very shy painter Yann (Pierre Richard) who is in love with a married woman Florence ( Fanny Cottençon). When he finally manages to have a date with her in his apartment, he has to face big problems. His neighbour Boris, another painter (and an artist maudit) who is extremely insecure and possessive towards his young wife Éva, leaves his flat without his suitcase, and when Éva, dressed only in lingerie, runs out of the door to let him know, a draft of air closes her door and she has to ask Yann for help. Unfortunately, that is just the moment when both Boris and Florence turn up. The story gets even more complicated as Florence's husband also comes to Yann's flat, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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