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 About
a year ago Vincent was busy filming a RTBF/France 2 television
production called Avec Le Temps, which was aired on Belgium
TV on September 8, 2006. The telefilm was directed by Marian
Handwerker with a Luc Jabon's screenplay, based on the 1998 novel,
"Un Lendemain Matin" by Marc Uyttendaele. It's the first time in
Vincent's career that he has worked in television. Vincent plays
Philippe Julliard, a lawyer/university professor in a drama
described as a "fable about the illusions of success." Julliard's
downward spiral includes a relationship with one of his students
which will upset the course of his life. The cast also includes
Lizzie Brocheré, Sophie Broustal and Christian Crahay. Filming took
place in Brussels from November 7 to December 5, 2005. A new edition
of the book has been released in conjunction with the telefilm and
yes, our Swiss actor is on the cover!
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 The
captivating legends of “The Song of Roland” (La Chanson de Roland)
and Orlando Innamorato will soon be brought to life on the big
screen in a lavish new film production, Love and Virtue,
directed by Raoul Ruiz. The cast includes Damian Lewis as the
story's valiant hero Orlando, faithful knight to King Charlemagne's
Court, who is passionately in love with the beautiful Angelica,
played by Virginie Ledoyen, John Malkovich as the Barbarian leader
Rodomonte, Peter O'Toole as the wise wizard Atlantes who gives
guidance to the heroes, Saffron Burrows as the beautiful and
courageous female knight Bradamante, Stephen Dillane as the Emperor
Charlemagne, Leonor Varela as the sexy and provocative Morgana
(Orlando's temptress), Vincent Perez as Barbarian knight
Ruggiero who joins Charlemagne's army for love of Bradamante,
Cristiàn de la Fuente as evil knight Ferrau who pursues Angelica,
Daryl Hannah as Angelica's best friend Fiordelisa, Michael Madsen as
the vulgar, impetuous co-leader of the Barbarians Gradasso, and Anna
Massey as Eleanor, the loyal secretary to the Emperor.
 Ruiz, who previously directed Vincent in
Le Temps Retrouve, says, "It is a
pleasure to work with such an outstanding cast and team that has put
its heart and mind into creating a feature of superb cinematography,
stunning sets and costumes, and unforgettable music. The dreamy,
magical side of the characters does not detract from their
authenticity, but rather enhances the chance that modern viewers
will be able to identify with them given the current widespread
mystical approach to life." Mia Sperber, who wrote the screenplay,
adds, "To the best of our knowledge, this exceptional historical
era, at the centre of which stands Charlemagne, the enlightened king
who changed the face of Europe, has never been presented on screen
before. We have approached history with a compassionate and personal
touch, which has opened the way to a powerful, heart-warming and
thought-provoking motion picture."
The epic romantic drama will be produced by
Fountain of Life Productions with Intandem Films handling
international sales. The picture is scheduled to begin shooting
March 21 on location in Belgium and Luxembourg before moving to
London. The synopsis is as follows: This is a movie about passion,
loyalty and friendship, with the main characters competing for the
love of a woman, whilst exemplifying the courage needed to stand by
those you love, in life and on the battlefield. Sword and mystical
elements are used in an intriguing mix to delineate a fascinating
historical era, at the centre of which shines the astonishing figure
of King Charles the Great (Charlemagne), the unifier of Europe in
the 8th century AD. The intriguing life path that each man decides
to follow becomes in the film a symbol for momentous choices that
are as relevant today as twelve centuries ago. The cinematic
narrative weaves a tale in which magic, dreams and action are
intertwined magnificently, allowing the viewer to follow other
amazing characters as well, including the alluring lady knight
Bradamante in love with the Barbarian Ruggiero, the wizard Atlantes,
the evil knight Ferrau, the Barbarian leaders Rodomonte and
Gradasso, and the provocative beauties, Morgana and Alcina.
Breathtaking imagery, memorable music and superb cinematography take
the viewers through visions and hopes, heartbreak and suffering,
failures and victories, all with the purpose of bringing forward
perennial and valuable lessons, in the continuous and implacable
battle between good and evil that characterizes our world.
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