Exclusive: First Seven Minutes Preview of Claude Lelouch’s Final Film

Renowned filmmaker Claude Lelouch unveiled a surprise for his close friends: an exclusive preview of the first seven minutes of his anticipated final film. On his 88th birthday, October 30, Lelouch shared a brief glimpse into his upcoming cinematic endeavor, which he refers to as his last work.

Exclusive Preview of Claude Lelouch’s Final Film

Gathered at his new ciné-bistro in Trouville-sur-Mer, a location significant to his career since filming “A Man and a Woman” sixty years prior, Lelouch expressed his excitement. He reassured attendees about the rough nature of the preview, saying, “It’s still very rough.”

Film Details and Themes

The upcoming film, tentatively titled “Once Upon a Time… All This,” is expected to have a runtime of three hours. The initial scenes, enhanced by artificial intelligence, depict the Big Bang. They transition through powerful historical imagery, including:

• The crucifixion of Jesus
• The execution of Marie Antoinette
• The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

At the conclusion of the preview, Lelouch shared his ambitious vision. “The film aims to tell both the grand narrative of the world and the smaller, personal stories that make up history,” he remarked.

Reactions from Attendees

Prominent figures Elsa Zylberstein and Jean Dujardin attended the event, showing their support for Lelouch. The duo appeared visibly impressed by the exclusive footage, with Zylberstein expressing, “This is incredible,” once the lights came back on.

Lelouch emphasized the effort behind the preview, stating that he spent three months creating these initial sequences. His dedication to storytelling and artistic expression continues to resonate as he embarks on this final cinematic journey.