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99 Francs is a 2000 novel by French writer Frédéric Beigbeder. The book was released in France in August 2000 through Grasset & Fasquelle and has since been re-released under the titles € 14.99 and € 5.90. Shortly after the book's initial release Beigbeder was fired from his advertising job after his employers read 99 Francs.
99 Francs is a 2007 French satirical comedy-drama film directed by Jan Kounen from a screenplay he co-wrote with Nicolas & Bruno, based on the 2000 novel of the same name by Frédéric Beigbeder. The film stars Jean Dujardin. It released in France on 26 September 2007.
Sep 26, 2007 · A film adaptation of Frédéric Beigbeder's novel, starring Jean Dujardin as Octave Parango, a flamboyant ad designer. The film satirizes the world of advertising, love, art and consumerism with humor and style.
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- Jan Kounen, Laurent Lafran, Bruno Vatin
- 2007-09-26
Nov 26, 2009 · 99 Francs (2007) - Trailer English Subs. Directed by Jan Kounen Produced by Légende Genres : Fiction - Runtime : 1 h 40 min Rating restrictions : Suitable for all viewers, with warnings French...
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Jun 29, 2024 · Find out how and where to watch "99 Francs" online on Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ today – including 4K and free options.
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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.
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Aug 1, 2000 · 99 francs is Beigbeder's reckoning with the advertising industry. He shares his deeply cynical views on corporate life and ethics. The book is written as a meta fiction, i.e. the protagonist Octavo supposedly writes the book in an effort to be fired.
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