99 Francs(2007)
I'm the most influential bastard in 2000 years.
Paris, France, 2001. Octave Parango, a young advertiser working at the Ross & Witchcraft advertising agency, lives a suicidal existence, ruled by cynicism, irresponsibility and debauchery. The obstacles he will encounter in developing a campaign for a new yogurt brand will force him to face the meaning of his work and the way he manages his relationship with those who orbit around his egotistic lifestyle.
Movie: 99 Francs
Top 10 Billed Cast
Octave Parango
Charlie Dagout
Jeff Marolles
Sophie
Tamara
Alfred Duler
Jean-Christian Gagnant
Marc Maronnier
Giovanni Di Toro
Fabienne
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