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Jean Yanne, tendre provocateur
2022
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In film, television, radio or his cabaret performances, Jean Yanne (1933-2003), through his portrayal of surly characters and low-life crooks, relentlessly attacked all that was wrong in society. Portrait of a debonair entertainer, who, with his caustic sense of humour and cheeky irreverence, respected no boundaries.
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In film, television, radio or his cabaret performances, Jean Yanne (1933-2003), through his portrayal of surly characters and low-life crooks, relentlessly attacked all that was wrong in society. Portrait of a debonair entertainer, who, with his caustic sense of humour and cheeky irreverence, respected no boundaries.
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