ALEX DESCAS

LET THE SUNSHINE IN (2019)
Starring Juliette Binoche, Xavier Beauvois, Philippe Katerine, Josiane Balasko, Gérard Depardieu, Alex Descas, Nicolas Duvauchelle, Bruno Podalydès, Valeria Bruni-Tedeschi and Claire Tran. Directed by Claire Denis.

Living alone in Paris, Isabelle is looking for a connection – she thinks. Her passion burns brightly, but as she finds comfort in the arms of an array of men, she ponders just what she’s seeking, and whether sex and companionship are the keys to fulfillment.

MONSIEUR CHOCOLAT (2017)
Starring Omar Sy, James Thiérrée, Clotilde Hesme, Olivier Gourmet, Frédéric Pierrot, Noémie Lvovsky, Alice De Lencquesaing, Alex Descas, Olivier Rabourdin and Thibault De Montalembert. Directed by Roschdy Zem.

From the circus to the music hall, from anonymity to glory, this is the incredible story of Monsieur Chocolat, the first black artist of the French stage. The duo he formed with Footit met with huge and popular success in Belle Epoque Paris, before fame, easy money, gambling, and discrimination wore out their friendship and Monsieur Chocolat's career. The film retraces the story of this remarkable artist.