France Télévisions paid tribute to actor, director and producer Jacques Perrin, who died Thursday at the age of 80.
“For several decades, its imprint has been deep in the hearts and memories of the public, more particularly on the antennas of France Télévisions, wrote the audiovisual group in a press release. Our viewers have so often acclaimed series and TV movies of which he was the hero, documentary films that he produced and directed, or to which he lent his voice so striking and recognizable… “
Change of program
France Télévisions says it associates itself “with the pain of its family and loved ones, and with the emotion of the world of cinema, documentary and creation”.
To salute his memory, France 5 has decided to broadcast this Friday, at 9 p.m., The Drum Crab, in which the actor plays the title role, a lieutenant so nicknamed. This film by Pierre Schoendorffer, released in 1977, is also worn by Jean Rochefort.
The feature film Breakfast Club that France 5 had originally planned to broadcast will be rescheduled later.