Rendezvous in July
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film industry |
| Founded | 1949 |
| Founder | Jacques Becker (director), René Gaston Vuattoux (producer) |
| Headquarters | Paris , France |
| Products | Comedy film |
| Parent | L'Alliance Générale de Distribution Cinématographique (distributor) |
Rendezvous in July () is a 1949 French comedy film helmed by director Jacques Becker, featuring performances by Daniel Gélin, Brigitte Auber, and Nicole Courcel. The production was overseen by René Gaston Vuattoux, with the screenplay crafted by Becker alongside Maurice Griffe. Filming took place at the Parisian Francoeur Studios, with art direction and set design led by Robert-Jules Garnier. Distributed by L'Alliance Générale de Distribution Cinématographique, the movie runs for 112 minutes.
This film was part of the competition lineup at the 1949 Cannes Film Festival and was later honored in the Cannes Classics category in 2016, reflecting its significant cultural legacy. When it premiered in New York in 2018, it received acclaim from the New York Times, which praised it as "overflowing with charm, wit, and soul," emphasizing its enduring resonance with global audiences.
Cast
- Daniel Gélin as Lucien
- Brigitte Auber as Thérèse
- Nicole Courcel as Christine Courcel
- Pierre Trabaud as Pierrot
- Maurice Ronet as Roger
- Philippe Mareuil as François
- Francis Maziére as Frédéric
- Claude Luter as Chef orchestre
Jazz cornetist Rex Stewart appears in a memorable cameo role.