Leconte

They hit balls just last week in St. Tropez, teaming to beat Mansour Bahrami and Henri Leconte in doubles.

A Rivalry Renewed—Over Drinks Aditi Kinkhabwala 2011

And she said to me, “If you’re interested in filmmaking, you should watch this film,” which was the original Man on the Train, the Patrice Leconte version.

Kristin McCracken: Larry Mullen Jr: The Man on the Train Kristin McCracken 2011

Andy Murray, who must beat him on Saturdayto get into the second week of the Australian Open, puts it bluntly but affectionately: "He's up there with the most nuts guys on the tour, he's like a younger version of Henri Leconte."

Andy Murray cruises towards wacky Michaël Llodra at Australian Open 2012

My idols were Stefan Edberg and Leconte – they used to play like this.

Andy Murray cruises towards wacky Michaël Llodra at Australian Open 2012

But the curatorial prism also extends to vintage art-house amusements such as 1990's "The Hairdresser's Husband"—"I've always been a big Patrice Leconte fan," Mr. Gregory said—and Richard Rush's estimable 1980 "The Stunt Man."

The Strong, Silent Types Steve Dollar 2011

Llodra inherited more than a penchant for mischief from Leconte and Guy Forget – since he was 14, he has clung to the playing philosophy of Forget's coach, Georges Deniau.

Andy Murray cruises towards wacky Michaël Llodra at Australian Open 2012

Monsieur Hire was the first Leconte film I saw; the final line — “La vie est dégoutant” quoting from memory here — just gutted me.

Le Mari de la Coiffeuse (The Hairdresser’s Husband) | clusterflock 2010

Monsieur Hire was the first Leconte film I saw; the final line — “La vie est dégoutant” quoting from memory here — just gutted me.

Le Mari de la Coiffeuse (The Hairdresser’s Husband) | clusterflock 2010

The court, concurring with Messrs. Jeambar and Leconte, considers that journalism must stick to events that actually occur.

A Hoax? 2008

Leconte has adopted the short film to the form of the verbal joke, with a long story leading towards a punchline.

Archive 2007-12-01 Ed Howard 2007