Cyril Guei Movies
- 2008
An independent woman discovers just how strong her feelings were for a former beau after their break up in this psychological thriller from France. Anne-Marie (Dominique Blanc) is a social worker who spends her days helping people sort out the troubles in their lives. But Anne-Marie isn't quite so good at dealing with her own issues, and lately she's become unhappy in her relationship with Alex (Cyril Guei), her longtime boyfriend. Alex wants to settle down and get married, while Anne-Marie values her independence too much to consider it. Anne-Marie decides to break up with Alex, saying that they can still be friends and see each other socially but she no longer wants a romantic relationship. Alex agrees, and Anne-Marie is happy with their new arrangement until she discovers he has a new girlfriend, a woman the same age as she. Anne-Marie develops an overpowering jealousy over Alex's new romance, and becomes obsessed with finding out as much as she possibly can about her. Based on a novel by Annie Ernaux, L'Autre (aka The Other One) was an official selection at the 2008 Venice Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Dominique Blanc, Cyril Guei, (more)
An international assassin known only as Agent 47 (Timothy Olyphant) carries out high-profile hits for a mysterious organization known only as "The Agency" in this adaptation of the popular Eidos Interactive video-game series. Agent 47 is an elite, genetically engineered assassin who takes great pride in his work. His lethal grace, steady shot, and unparalleled precision have all served to make him one of the most sought-after assassins in the world. But when the killer without a conscience is faced with an unanticipated series of developments, his entire perception of reality begins to shift. On assignment to take out Russian head of state Belicoff (Ulrich Thomsen), Agent 47 is caught off guard by the appearance of presidential look-alikes. When the high-profile hit captures the attention of such powerful intelligence organizations as the CIA and Interpol, agent Mike Whittier (Dougray Scott) is dispatched to rein Agent 47 in. Meanwhile, a mysterious Russian prostitute named Nika (Olga Kurylenko) has walked into Agent 47's life, causing the methodical killer to become overwhelmed by emotions that were previously foreign to him. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Timothy Olyphant, Dougray Scott, (more)
Claude Chabrol's Comedy of Power stars Isabelle Huppert as a French judge who attempts to bring down the very powerful but corrupt CEO of a large corporation. As she digs deeper into the case, she uncovers criminal activity that stretches into the highest levels of government, and her life is turned upside down by death threats as well as her sudden celebrity. The film follows as her career affects her family. Loosely based on real events, Comedy of Power had its North American debut at the 2006 Tribeca Film Festival. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Isabelle Huppert, François Berléand, (more)
