A shaggy dog story about movie-business hustle and bustle (mostly hustle) set against the backdrop of the Cannes Film Festival, where filmmakers make deals, go to glamorous parties in swanky French Riviera venues and, occasionally, watch movies. Writer/director Henry Jaglom weaves together several stories that illustrate the extremes of the business, from sleazy Hollywood player Rick Yorkin's (Ron Silver) mega-budget Tom Hanks picture to actress-turned-screenwriter Alice Palmer's (Greta Scacchi) indie pipe dream. Fast-talking producer Kaz Naiman (Zack Norman), who has the manners of a high-end used-car salesman, approaches Palmer at an outdoor cafe and expresses inte...
Released:
2002
Rated:
NR
Length:
99 mins