[go: up one dir, main page]

    Kalender veröffentlichenDie Top 250 FilmeDie beliebtesten FilmeFilme nach Genre durchsuchenBeste KinokasseSpielzeiten und TicketsNachrichten aus dem FilmFilm im Rampenlicht Indiens
    Was läuft im Fernsehen und was kann ich streamen?Die Top 250 TV-SerienBeliebteste TV-SerienSerien nach Genre durchsuchenNachrichten im Fernsehen
    Was gibt es zu sehenAktuelle TrailerIMDb OriginalsIMDb-AuswahlIMDb SpotlightLeitfaden für FamilienunterhaltungIMDb-Podcasts
    OscarsEmmysToronto Int'l Film FestivalIMDb Stars to WatchSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAlle Ereignisse
    Heute geborenDie beliebtesten PromisPromi-News
    HilfecenterBereich für BeitragendeUmfragen
Für Branchenprofis
  • Sprache
  • Vollständig unterstützt
  • English (United States)
    Teilweise unterstützt
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Anmelden
  • Vollständig unterstützt
  • English (United States)
    Teilweise unterstützt
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
App verwenden
  • Besetzung und Crew-Mitglieder
  • Benutzerrezensionen
  • Wissenswertes
IMDbPro

Geheime Staatsaffären

Originaltitel: L'ivresse du pouvoir
  • 2006
  • 0
  • 1 Std. 50 Min.
IMDb-BEWERTUNG
6,3/10
3152
IHRE BEWERTUNG
Isabelle Huppert in Geheime Staatsaffären (2006)
Drama

Ein Magistrat ermittelt gegen eine Führungskraft eines Unternehmens.Ein Magistrat ermittelt gegen eine Führungskraft eines Unternehmens.Ein Magistrat ermittelt gegen eine Führungskraft eines Unternehmens.

  • Regie
    • Claude Chabrol
  • Drehbuch
    • Claude Chabrol
    • Odile Barski
  • Hauptbesetzung
    • Isabelle Huppert
    • François Berléand
    • Patrick Bruel
  • Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro
  • IMDb-BEWERTUNG
    6,3/10
    3152
    IHRE BEWERTUNG
    • Regie
      • Claude Chabrol
    • Drehbuch
      • Claude Chabrol
      • Odile Barski
    • Hauptbesetzung
      • Isabelle Huppert
      • François Berléand
      • Patrick Bruel
    • 23Benutzerrezensionen
    • 75Kritische Rezensionen
    • 64Metascore
  • Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro
  • Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro
    • Auszeichnungen
      • 1 Gewinn & 7 Nominierungen insgesamt

    Fotos8

    Poster ansehen
    Poster ansehen
    Poster ansehen
    Poster ansehen
    Poster ansehen
    Poster ansehen
    + 3
    Poster ansehen

    Topbesetzung42

    Ändern
    Isabelle Huppert
    Isabelle Huppert
    • Jeanne Charmant-Killman
    François Berléand
    François Berléand
    • Michel Humeau
    Patrick Bruel
    Patrick Bruel
    • Jacques Sibaud
    Marilyne Canto
    Marilyne Canto
    • Erika
    Robin Renucci
    Robin Renucci
    • Philippe Charmant-Killman
    Thomas Chabrol
    Thomas Chabrol
    • Félix
    Jean-François Balmer
    Jean-François Balmer
    • Boldi
    Pierre Vernier
    Pierre Vernier
    • Président Martino
    Jacques Boudet
    Jacques Boudet
    • Descarts
    Philippe Duclos
    Philippe Duclos
    • Jean-Baptiste Holéo
    Roger Dumas
    Roger Dumas
    • René Lange
    John Arnold
    • Homme jaguar #1
    Jean-Christophe Bouvet
    Jean-Christophe Bouvet
    • Me Parlebas
    Jacques Bouanich
    • Le gardien de la prison
    Benoît Charpentier
    • Journaliste économique
    Laurence Colussi
    • Secrétaire ascenseur
    Dominique Daguier
    • Inconnu #2
    Stéphane Debac
    Stéphane Debac
    • Flic trentenaire #1
    • Regie
      • Claude Chabrol
    • Drehbuch
      • Claude Chabrol
      • Odile Barski
    • Komplette Besetzung und alle Crew-Mitglieder
    • Produktion, Einspielergebnisse & mehr bei IMDbPro

    Benutzerrezensionen23

    6,33.1K
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10

    Empfohlene Bewertungen

    7Buddy-51

    flawed but worthwhile

    In November 2003, after a sensational trial that rocked the Republic of France for four scandal-soaked months, three key executives of that country's ELF oil company were found guilty of massive corporate malfeasance on a scale not seen in Europe since the turbulent days of World War II. The graft, money laundering, and granting of political favors for which these men were convicted extended into the upper reaches of the government as well, so the scandal served a concomitant salutary purpose of finally laying bare that nation's long-established practice of state-sponsored corruption.

    "Comedy of Power" is famed director Claude Chabrol's very fictionalized take on the ELF scandal. Yet, while most of the names and many of the details have been changed or even fabricated for the movie, the themes and concerns are obviously very much in keeping with the spirit of the actual event. The always mesmerizing Isabelle Huppert plays a no-nonsense judge who is unrelenting in her pursuit of corporate corruption, obsessed with bringing the culprits - no matter their position or standing in the community - to justice. Refusing to buckle under to pressure from (equally corrupt) higher-ups who believe she is going too far in her investigations, Judge Jeanne Charmant-Killman zeroes in on her "victims," refusing to let go until she gets what she wants. Chabrol and Huppert together create a woman of conviction and strength who, nevertheless, knows her limitations and can even acknowledge what a strain her single-minded determination is placing on her personal life and marriage (whether or not she chooses to do anything about it is another matter).

    It's true that "Comedy of Power" feels a little underdeveloped at times, and the somewhat inconclusive and lackadaisical ending may well leave some in the audience feeling dissatisfied and cheated. For while there is a certain bravery in not succumbing to the need for a pat resolution, the movie leaves us wanting to know more about how everything turns out in the end. Yet, despite this drawback, this is an interesting, and, at times, even gripping little drama that gives us a chance to watch a beautiful, dynamic actress in action. It is Huppert's multi-layered portrayal of a moral crusader who is also very much a flawed and vulnerable human being that rivets our attention and helps us wade through all the arcane trivia of the corporate-world plotting. Chabrol keeps the film moving at an expeditious pace, with a tasty mixture of both humor and suspense thrown in for good measure. But it is in the confrontation scenes between Huppert and her various high profile targets that the film truly engages our attention.

    In addition to Huppert, Chabrol has elicited uniformly sharp performances from Francois Berleand, Patrick Bruel, Marilyne Canto, Robin Renucci and Thomas Chabrol (the son of Chabrol and the great actress Stephane Audran). As an ensemble, these gifted performers bring the larger issues into focus while keeping us thoroughly engrossed and entertained at the same time.
    9ralph.theijs

    Chabrol back on form and back in Paris

    You don't HAVE to know the ELF-scandal to appreciate this, but it helps. Not long ago I asked my french prof at the Alliance Francaise to explain these funny french scandals (ELF through Clearstream 2) and he had to abstain: too complicated, even for a native Frenchman.

    The company is called FMG in the film: just as Kubrick went down a letter in the alphabet to go from IBM to HAL, Chabrol goes up a letter in the alphabet to go from ELF to FMG. Nice touch! On the other hand, the cigar in the cognac was a tad overdone, to my tastes.

    Huppert confirms once again she is in a class all of her own. Rest of the cast, Berléand, Canto, Vernier, Duclos (!); all solid.

    For the very hardest core of french movie buffs only: did anyone else recognize the two guards – one bald, the other dark-haired – as Chabrol's homage to Zardi et Attal who did numerous duo's like this for him and other directors? Best Chabrol in years, but my judgment may be a bit colored: after 30 Chabrols, this was the first I saw in a theater instead of on my couch.
    8Maciste_Brother

    Dry. Very dry but very good!

    L'IVRESSE DU POUVOIR, which was oddly re-titled as A COMEDY OF POWER for the North American market (I saw it under LUST FOR POWER on cable), is a very good French flick about corruption in the government and a magistrate's attempts to bring the bad guys to justice. The magistrate is played by the sublime Isabelle Huppert. One could say that the film can viewed as some sort of black comedy about how controlling the corrupting qualities of power is ultimately futile. The film is played straight. There are no big Hollywood moments in it which for many will turn off most viewers. The film can be described as dry. Very dry. There are no mushy sentimental moments. No sex. No violence. Very little swearing. The dramatics are very low key. Heck, the music is almost non-existing. The direction is so minimalistic that it creates a tension of sorts in that I expected the director to shock us with something really bad just waiting to happen at any moment and ready to derail the whole controlled tone of the film.

    The dialogue is spoken quickly and even though I understand French, the subtitles were good in keeping track with the rapid fire exchanges.

    Aside from the assured direction, the main reason to watch L'IVRESSE DU POUVOIR is Isabelle Huppert's laser sharp performance. She's so good and direct, not a wasted moment or emotion in her entire performance. It's something to behold. Watching the petite woman, with her red gloves and purse, corralling all these corrupt folks, is unforgettable and it's what remains in your head days after seeing the film.

    A very satisfying movie that's a nice change from the usually over-the-top approach most films take these days.
    7kosmasp

    Good, but ...

    ... could've been better. At least that's what I think. This movie does start with a phenomenal pace and you get sucked into the story, but then after a little while it drags and you're wondering where the passion of the first few minutes has gone. I wondered that and you might too.

    Let's take a look at the actors though, because they are doing a fabulous job here. And the movie will stand of fall for you (the viewer), with your perception of Jeanne Charmant-Killman (played by Isabelle Huppert). If you don't like her, than you will hate this movie.

    Despite all that, this is still an engaging film, that has a few surprises up it's sleeves, so it's up to you, if this genre is something worth watching.
    6michel-crolais

    The implication of examining magistrate in corrupt business.

    An examining magistrate, Jeanne Charmant Killman, has been charged to investigate a very delicate affair touching political and industrial circles. She puts in examination Humeau, the president of a very large French consortium, which works on foreign affairs. The judge pushes the president and many others personalities in order to clarify all the traffic implications of the affair. She will be bound to numerous influences and his life will be put into danger, also his family life. The film is centred both on large traffics and corruption, which exist on international business, and also on powers (sometimes too big) that exist for examining magistrate. Isabelle Huppert very well acts the movie, but it seams to me that it is not a very great Chabrol's movie.

    Verwandte Interessen

    Mahershala Ali and Alex R. Hibbert in Moonlight (2016)
    Drama

    Handlung

    Ändern

    Wusstest du schon

    Ändern
    • Wissenswertes
      The scenario is based on a true story, the "Affaire Elf" political and financial scandal in France.
    • Soundtracks
      Peer Gynt
      Composed by Edvard Grieg (1875)

    Top-Auswahl

    Melde dich zum Bewerten an und greife auf die Watchlist für personalisierte Empfehlungen zu.
    Anmelden

    Details

    Ändern
    • Erscheinungsdatum
      • 20. Juli 2006 (Deutschland)
    • Herkunftsländer
      • Frankreich
      • Deutschland
    • Offizieller Standort
      • Pan-Européenne (France)
    • Sprache
      • Französisch
    • Auch bekannt als
      • Comedy of Power
    • Drehorte
      • Hôpital, Le Vésinet, Yvelines, Frankreich
    • Produktionsfirmen
      • Alicéléo
      • France 2 Cinéma
      • A.J.O.Z. Films
    • Weitere beteiligte Unternehmen bei IMDbPro anzeigen

    Box Office

    Ändern
    • Bruttoertrag in den USA und Kanada
      • 80.550 $
    • Eröffnungswochenende in den USA und in Kanada
      • 10.061 $
      • 7. Jan. 2007
    • Weltweiter Bruttoertrag
      • 8.987.781 $
    Weitere Informationen zur Box Office finden Sie auf IMDbPro.

    Technische Daten

    Ändern
    • Laufzeit
      • 1 Std. 50 Min.(110 min)
    • Farbe
      • Color
    • Sound-Mix
      • Dolby
    • Seitenverhältnis
      • 1.85 : 1

    Zu dieser Seite beitragen

    Bearbeitung vorschlagen oder fehlenden Inhalt hinzufügen
    • Erfahre mehr über das Beitragen
    Seite bearbeiten

    Mehr entdecken

    Zuletzt angesehen

    Bitte aktiviere Browser-Cookies, um diese Funktion nutzen zu können. Weitere Informationen
    Hol dir die IMDb-App
    Melde dich an für Zugriff auf mehr InhalteMelde dich an für Zugriff auf mehr Inhalte
    Folge IMDb in den sozialen Netzwerken
    Hol dir die IMDb-App
    Für Android und iOS
    Hol dir die IMDb-App
    • Hilfe
    • Inhaltsverzeichnis
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • IMDb-Daten lizenzieren
    • Pressezimmer
    • Werbung
    • Jobs
    • Allgemeine Geschäftsbedingungen
    • Datenschutzrichtlinie
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, ein Amazon-Unternehmen

    © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.