U.S Premieres / Red-Carpet in Los Angeles at AMC Century City for ROCANCOURT. The Film is on August 29th, 2024, at 7pm.
Acclaimed filmmaker David Serero is set to dazzle audiences with his newest cinematic masterpiece, “ROCANCOURT, The Film,” a riveting biographical drama that delves into the controversial life of Christophe Rocancourt. The film will premiere on August 29, 2024, at the prestigious AMC Century City 15 (10250 Santa Monica Blvd 2000, Los Angeles, CA 90067), with a glamorous red-carpet event highlighting the film industry’s summer calendar.
Rocancourt tells the incredible story of Christophe Rocancourt, a "Catch me if you can" of France in the 1990s. While he was one of the top 10 most wanted fugitives by the FBI, the story of Rocancourt fascinated America (various reports on Vanity Fair, NBC, and more) by being a counterfeit Rockefeller.
Cinema enthusiasts will be able to discover this fascinating story, which blends documentary, thriller, action, and spontaneous interviews and offers a deep dive into Christophe Rocancourt's life and motivations.
Released in movie theaters in France, Belgium, and Switzerland, ROCANCOURT received critical acclaim from audiences and media after its opening success at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.
David Serero, the visionary director behind this project, stated: “Witnessing my movie ROCANCOURT receive such a warm welcome at the Cannes Film Festival validates the importance and relevance of this story. Christophe Rocancourt is a complex and fascinating character, and I am honored to share his story with a global audience."
"ROCANCOURT, The Film" is a psychological thriller inspired by the life of Christophe Rocancourt, a man who navigated the tumultuous waters of international fraud, defying authorities and social conventions. With captivating storytelling and innovative artistic direction, David Serero has created a cinematic work that explores themes of identity, childhood, manipulation, and redemption. It offers an in-depth look at the life of Rocancourt, a man who captivated the world with his audacious schemes and larger-than-life persona. Known for his elaborate cons and high-profile deceptions, Rocancourt's story is one of intrigue, charisma, and the complexities of identity and ambition. Through Serero’s distinctive storytelling, the film explores the boundaries of truth and illusion, offering a gripping portrayal of one man's relentless pursuit of fame and fortune.
Christophe Rocancourt added: "David Serero has managed to capture the essence of my life in an unprecedented way. It is an honest and non-judgmental perspective on my journey, and I am proud to see that the film resonates with so many people.”
Tickets for the premiere are available for purchase at rocancourt.eventbrite.com, and media inquiries can be directed to news@theculturenews.com.
WHAT: “ROCANCOURT, The Film” U.S Premiere in Los Angeles.
WHEN: Thursday, August 29th, 2024. Red-Carpet at 6:30pm; Screening at 7pm followed by a Q&A with director/producer David Serero.
WHERE: AMC Movie Theater CENTURY CITY 15 (10250 Santa Monica Boulevard 2000, Los Angeles, CA 90067)
Who is David Serero?
David Serero is a critically acclaimed and awards-winner opera singer, actor, stage and film director, and producer. He has performed more than 2,500 performances in more than 45 countries, directed and produced nearly 100 theatrical productions, starred in over 100 films and TV series, recorded and produced over 100 albums, and played more than 50 lead and title roles (in several languages) from the opera, theatre, and musical repertoire. In New York, he starred Off-Broadway in iconic roles such as Shylock, Cyrano, Othello, Barabas, Yiddish King Lear, Don Giovanni, Figaro, Romeo, Nabucco, as well as new works such as Napoleon by Stanley Kubrick, Queen Esther, Moses (The Ten Commandments), Otto Frank (Anne Frank a Musical), among others. In his native Paris, he starred as Don Quixote (Man of La Mancha), Happy Mac (Beggar's Holiday by Duke Ellington), and You Are Not Alone, The Jackson Musical, starring Jermaine Jackson. He entered the prestigious Who's Who America for demonstrating outstanding achievements in the entertainment world and for the betterment of contemporary society. In 2019, he received the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award, the Morocco Day Distinguished Achievement Award, Trophy of the Culture of Morocco. Morocco's airline, Royal Air Maroc, named him among the fifteen most influential Moroccans worldwide. David is a member of the Recording Academy and the Television Academy and a voting member of both the Grammys and Emmys. In 2020, David Serero received the UNESCO Award for Diversity in Paris and became an Honorary Member of the United Nations of Arts and Science. In 2021, he won 4 BroadwayWorld Awards for Best Performer of the Decade, Best Producer of a Musical, Best Producer of a Play of the Decade, and Best Opera Singer of the Year. He was awarded the Certificate of Recognition by the Mayor of New York, Bill de Blasio, for his contribution to the City's dynamic cultural landscape, enriching the vibrant performing arts sector, and uplifting and inspiring diverse New Yorkers. He is the founder of several festivals worldwide and the author of several plays, musicals, and books. He has his own record label and has produced dozens of albums, from jazz to Broadway artists to pop stars. In 2021, his first documentary film on fashion designer Elie Tahari received nearly 100 film festival selections. He won dozens of awards, including Best Director, Best Documentary, Best Fashion Documentary, and Best Producer, and received its premiere at Lincoln Center Film Society. He has since directed and produced the following feature films: “Between the Notes” about pianist Hélène Grimaud in partnership with Deutsche Grammophon, “The Film-Make-Her” about filmmaker Lisa Azuelos, “The Art Film” about sculptor Richard Orlinski. Recently, his world premiere new play, “The Trial of Eichmann,” opened Off-broadway and received critical acclaim. In 2022, David Serero was named Honorary Citizen of France for his cultural achievements. That same year, he created the first national opera of Morocco: L'Opera Royal du Maroc (The Royal Opera of Morocco). www.davidserero.com
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