QUAK D'ORSAY

The new expected collaboration between director Bertrand Tavenier and composer Philippe Sarde, in his ninth film together, after celebrated success as Coup de Torchon, L.627, La fille de d'Artagnan or La Princesse de Montpensier.

Based on the popular comic book by Abel Lanzac and Christophe Blain, the plot of the new film by Tavernier is an acid comedy about the French Ministry of Foreing Affairs (inspired in the ministry Dominique de Villepin). The film starrings are Thierry Lhermitte, Raphael Personnaz and Niels Arestrup.

The ironic and rhythmic score, masterfully written by Philippe Sarde has been recorded in Paris, orchestrated and conducted by Dominic Spagnolo, and performed by a great group of musicians, including Ridardo Del Fra (bass), Jean Pierlot (percussions), Frederic Couderd (sax) or Raphael Didjaman (didgeridoo). The album including four songs by Colette Renard and Bertrand Bugalat.

The booklet includes an exclusive interview by Stephane Lerouge with Betrand Tavernier, discuss about the music and the film.

The film opens in France the next November 6th. ---from the label.

01. Arrivee au Quai d’Orsay (2:15)
02. Le bureau d’Arthur (1:39)
03. La routine (1:17)
04. Maupas (0:48)
05. Resolution d’un conflit (1:06)
06. Sandwich reflexion (0:42)
07. Stabylo (1:23)
08. La course du ministre (1:10)
09. Arrivee a New York (1:00)
10. Oubanga (2:06)
11. Manuel de resolution des crises (1:51)
12. Reveil d’urgence (2:10)
13. Discours a l’ONU (4:43)
Egalement inclus:
14. Les nuits d’une Demoiselle (Thierry Fremont) (0:45)
15. Les nuits d’une Demoiselle (Colette Renard) (2:27)
16. Step On the Gas! (April March / Bertrand Burgalat) (3:55)
17. Girl In Your Raindrop (Joel Dayde / Bertrand Burgalat) (3:40)
18. Arrow In the Wall (Joel Dayde / Bertrand Burgalat) (3:13)