Amazon Prime Video has set the launch date and unveiled art for Mélanie Laurent’s upcoming heist romance “Freedom” (“Libre”) starring Lucas Bravo (“Emily in Paris”).
The movie, which will launch exclusively on Prime Video on Nov. 1 across more than 240 countries, reteams the streamer and the acclaimed actor-turned-filmmaker following “The Mad Women’s Ball” which world premiered at Toronto Film Festival in 2019.
Based on a true story of a renowned French gangster of the late 1970’s and early 1980’s, “Freedom” stars Bravo as Bruno Sulak, a highly charming criminal à la Arsène Lupin who orchestrated daring heists without firing a single shot. The film also charts Sulak’s cat-and-mouse game with George Moréas (Yvan Attal), a tenacious police commissioner, as well as his numerous escapes from prison and relationship with lover Annie, who is played by newcomer Léa Luce Busato.
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Thomas Dubois, head of French originals at Amazon Studios, said working with Laurent was part of the streamer’s mandate to forge long-term bonds with talents and allow them to pursue ambitious projects. “Melanie Laurent was the first director to make a French language film for Prime Video in France, ‘The Mad Women’s Ball,’ and we were so proud to have kicked off our original productions with that film which also won an international Emmy Award for its star Lou de Laage,” said Dubois. “It set the tone for the type of quality productions that we want to do at Prime Video, and we were equally seduced by her idea to make a film about Sulak because it’s not an ordinary gangster story, it’s about a man who will go all the way to defend his freedom.”
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“Sulak was a criminal but he wasn’t violent and there is some humility and softness emanating from this film that we rarely see in a movie about an outlaw,” Dubois continued. The executive said the film reflects Laurent’s ability to tell stories from a different point of view, and described it as a “prestige drama with a romantic dimension” through his love story with Annie, “who will make many sacrifices to accompany Sulak in his quest for freedom.”
Dubois also emphasized “the topnotch performance of Bravo, who delivers his first performance in a leading role.”
The strong cast is completed by Rasha Bukvic, (“Breathe”), Steve Tientcheu (“Aka”), David Murgia (“The Night of the 12th”), Léo Chalié (“Reign Supreme”) and Slimane Dazi (“Ourika”).
“Freedom” also reunites Laurent with her screenwriter on “The Mad Women’s Ball,” Chris Deslandes, and producer Alain Goldman, whose outfit is behind Marion Cotillard starrer “La Môme,” “The Round Up” and “An Officer and a Spy.” Laurent, who broke through in Quentin Tarantino’s “Inglourious Basterds,” has since made a name for herself as an actor and a filmmaker, having made her English-language feature debut with the crime drama “Galveston” and directed several French films, including “Breathe” which played at Cannes’s Critics Week in 2014.
Prime Video will also launch this fall Jeremie Guez’s (“Bluebird”) crime movie “Tigres&Hyènes,” featuring a well-known French cast including Géraldine Nakache and Sofiane Zermani.
The streamer is also joining forces again with Eric Judor and Ramzy Bedia for the second season of “Comedy Class,” which Dubois touted as the “first comedy talent show.” “We were super happy with the viewing scores of the first season of ‘Comedy Class’ and we want to continue collaborating with Eric and Ramzy with whom we worked on ‘Medellín,’ and ‘Sentinelle,’ respectively,” Dubois continued.
In addition to these titles, Prime Video is also preparing to launch “Culte” (previously known as “Trash”), a mini-series inspired by the real-life events of “Loft Story,” the French adaptation of “Big Brother” which marked the country’s first reality show of this kind in 2001. “Culte” is penned by Matthieu Rumani and Nicolas Slomka who have just formed a creative partnership with Banijay Entertainment’s French label Screenline Productions.
Dubois highlighted Prime Video’s track record during the first half of 2024 with hit shows such as Clément Godart and Booba’s “Ourika” (“The Source”), whose second season is currently in development, along with youth-skewing documentaries such as “Squeezie: Merci Internet,” about the YouTube star Lucas Hauchard known asSqueezie.
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The movie, which will launch exclusively on Prime Video on Nov. 1 across more than 240 countries, reteams the streamer and the acclaimed actor-turned-filmmaker following “The Mad Women's Ball” which world premiered at Toronto Film Festival in 2019.
When did Amazon Prime Video launch? ›
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Users | 200 million (as of September 3, 2022) |
Launched | September 7, 2006 |
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Why am I being charged for Prime Video if I have Amazon Prime? ›
Prime Video Channels do not form a part of your Prime subscription. They are additional, paid subscriptions that allow you to add the content you want from third-party premium networks and other streaming entertainment channels.
Is there a new actor playing Gabriel in Emily in Paris? ›
Lucas Nicolas Bravo (born 26 March 1988) is a French actor and model. He is best known for starring in the Netflix romantic comedy series Emily in Paris (2020–present) as chef Gabriel, Emily's downstairs love interest.
What happened to Amazon Prime Video? ›
Amazon Prime members today may notice something looks a little different when they watch Prime Video: They'll have to watch ads, unless they want to pay a little extra. Starting Monday, Prime Video will feature “limited” advertisem*nts in its shows and movies.
What is the difference between Amazon Prime and Prime Video? ›
Prime Video is available as part of the Amazon Prime membership, which costs $14.99 per month or $139 annually for an individual. Prime has all your entertainment and streaming needs in a single membership. Prime Video shows and movies include limited advertisem*nts, or you can sign up for the ad-free option.
What are the changes to Amazon Prime video? ›
Prime members now have to watch ads, unless they want to pay a little extra money. On Jan. 29, Prime Video started featuring “limited” advertisem*nts in its shows and movies. To avoid the ads, customers will have to pay $2.99 a month more, reports CNN.
Why am I being charged $8.99 for Prime Video? ›
If you are being charged $8.99/mo for the stand alone Prime Video membership then you either have 2 separate accounts (one with Prime and the other with Prime Video) or something is wrong with your account and you'll want to contact Customer Service to get things cleared up so you only have the regular Prime membership ...
How much is Amazon Prime for seniors? ›
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Yet, the show chose not to address whether the baby Camille is carrying belongs to Gabriel or someone else.
Does Gabriel still love Emily? ›
During the dramatic conclusion, which aired in December 2022, Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) and Camille (Camille Razat) break up at the altar due to his feelings for Emily (Lily Collins). After Alfie (Lucien Laviscount) catches wind of the news, he ends his relationship with Emily — who finds her way back to Gabriel.
Will Alfie be in season 4 of Emily in Paris? ›
While Kreiling isn't in the season four cast list, Lucien Laviscount is set to return as Alfie, despite the fact that he and Emily ended season three broken up.
Is Amazon Prime being discontinued? ›
Amazon today announced that it is shutting down its Prime Now app and website globally. But the service isn't going away. Instead, it is folding the service in its main platform.
Why are so many shows leaving Prime? ›
Prime Video regularly loses content due to contracts with distributors. Titles like "How to Train Your Dragon" and "Three Days of the Condor" left in June 2024. July 2024 sees more content depart, including "Broken English," "Happily N'Ever After," and "Wings."
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When did Amazon Prime subscription start? ›
Early history
In 2005, Amazon announced Amazon Prime as a membership service offering free two-day shipping within the contiguous United States on all eligible purchases for an annual fee of $79 (equivalent to $123 in 2023) and discounted one-day shipping rates.
When did Amazon Prime gain popularity? ›
Amazon Prime launched in 2005 as an Amazon membership service offering free two-day shipping. It gained limited customer traction during the first years, but after 2011 it started quickly taking off and now has more than 200 million members across 25 countries.
When did Prime movie come out? ›
This time around the film is Prime, released in 2005. It tells the story of Rafi Gardet (Uma Thurman), a freshly divorced woman of 37, and David Bloomberg (Bryan Greenberg) a 23-year-old struggling artist. The two meet randomly at the onset of the film, and shortly thereafter, David asks Rafi out on a date.
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USA | 2005 | Yes |
UK | 2007 | Yes |
SPAIN | 2014 | Yes |
JAPAN | 2007 | Yes |
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