Locomotion

HENRI DARGENT (2019) 20’

Souvenir d’une collaboration avec Flaminio Bertoni 1957-1964 (Memory of a collaboration with Faminio Bertoni 1957-1964)

Henri Dargent, born in 1931, became Bertoni’s assistant from 1957 to 1964 and shared with him the evolution of the Citroën DS and Ami 6. He paints a unique portrait of a great automobile designer.

LA FAMILLE DALLOIS (THE DALLOIS FAMILY) (2019) 20 minutes

Citroën au coeur (Citroën at heart).

The story of the Dallois family in Moulins, the oldest Citroën dealer in France. Gilles Dallois, whose grandfather opened his Citroën dealership in 1919, recalls the hundred years in service of the brand, and how the tradition lives on through his children.

LA BERLINETTE DE JEAN RÉDÉLÉ (THE BERLINETTE OF JEAN RÉDÉLÉ) (2018) 52 minutes

DVD Edition. Distribution: Seven Doc

To mark the launch of the new Alpine A110 designed by Renault, this re-edition of the 1993 film, Unforgettable Berlinette reminds us of the mythical Berlinette’s DNA, told by its creator Jean Rédélé.

ALPINE, CRÉATION DE JEAN RÉDÉLÉ (ALPINE, JEAN RÉDÉLÉ’S CREATION) (2008) 85 minutes

DVD Edition. Distribution: Berlinette Magazine

An homage to Jean Rédélé (1922-2007), founder of the Alpine brand.
With testimonies from the great members of his team.
Production: SPP Berlinette Magazine

ALPINE EN 1973, de l’A 110 à l’A 310 (ALPINE IN 1973, FROM THE A110 TO THE A310) (2006)

DVD Edition. Distribution: Berlinette Magazine

Featuring the making of the Alpine at Dieppe in 1972 and the victorious 1973 Monte-Carlo rally. (52 minutes)
Interviews with Jean Rédélé, Jean-Charles Rédélé and Fabrice Maze. (30 minutes)
Production: SPP Berlinette Magazine

ALPINE, 50 ANS DE PASSION (ALPINE, 50 YEARS OF PASSION) (2005) 52 minutes

DVD Edition. Distribution: Mille Miles

Featuring the Dieppe meeting from May 5th – 7th, 2005, bringing together enthusiasts of the brand.
Production: Mille Miles

LA NATIONALE 7 (THE ROUTE NATIONALE 7) (2005)

DVD Edition. Diffusion: Seven Doc

40 ans après (40 years later)
A road movie on the N7, from Paris to Menton, organized by Thierry Dubois for his friends and reserved only for popular cars of the 60s.
Production: Seven Doc

TOYOTA PRIUS (2005) 13 minutes

Production: Toyota-VSP

A presentation by Bernard Darniche of the Toyota Prius, the first mass-market hybrid car that was met with worldwide success.

LA TRACTION-AVANT CITROËN (THE CITROËN TRACTION-AVANT) (2004)

DVD Edition. Distribution: Seven Doc

Une automobile révolutionnaire (A revolutionary automobile) (55 minutes + bonus of 85 minutes)
With Olivier de Serres
The most comprehensive documentary on the history of the Traction-Avant marking several generations, spanning through the important moments in France’s history.
Production: Seven Doc and Fabrice Maze

LES TRACTIONADES (THE TRACTIONADES) (2003) 52 minutes

Édition VHS et DVD. Distribution Seven Doc

Featuring the 1st Traction-Avant festival on the Charade circuit near Clermont-Ferrand. A festive and playful atmosphere surrounding the monumental automobile.
Production: Seven Doc

LA LANCIA STRATOS (THE LANCIA STRATOS) (2002) 52 minutes + bonus 50 minutes

DVD & VHS Edition. Distribution: Seven Doc

With Bernard Darniche and Alain Mahé
This is the only documentary that sums up the exceptional career of Bernard Darniche at the wheel of this 70s rally star automobile.
Production: Seven Doc

LA GOLF (THE GOLF) (2003) 52 minutes

DVD & VHS Edition. Distribution: Seven Doc

La Référence (The Reference)
The history of the first four generations of this legendary car and its global destiny. With Michel le Paire and Hervé Brossard
Production: Seven Doc

LA PEUGEOT 205 T 16 (THE PEUGEOT 205 T16) (2002)

DVD & VHS Edition. Distribution: Seven Doc

Le numéro garant (The right number) (52 minutes)
With Ari Vatanen and Jean Todt.
Ari Vatanen recounts his joyous and dramatic sagas on board the 205 T16, a symbol of the heyday of the 80s’ Group B category.
Production: Seven Doc

LA DS (the DS) (2001)
La déesse de la route (52’)

DVD & VHS Edition. Distribution: Seven Doc

La déesse de la route (The goddess of the road) (52 minutes)
With Bob Neyret and Jacques Terramorsi.
The DS as told by the legendary DS competition crew.
Featuring the last testimony of Jacques Terramorsi.
With the collaboration of Studio Harcourt and Jean-Louis Trintignant.
Production: Seven Doc

LA BERLINETTE ALPINE-RENAULT (THE ALPINE-RENAULT BERLINETTE) (2001)
La reine des rallyes (The queen of the rallies) (52 minutes’)

DVD & VHS Edition. Distribution: Seven Doc

A brilliant improviser and merry fellow, it symbolizes the Alpine spirit that loves challenges and performs miracles with a passion.
With Jean-Luc Thérier and Jacques Cheinisse
Production: Seven Doc

LA R8 GORDINI (THE R8 GORDINI) (2001)
Le temps des copains (A time for friends) (52 minutes)

DVD & VHS Edition. Distribution: Seven Doc

With Jean Vinatier and Michel Hommel
One of the best rally drivers of the ’60s who forged the best R8 Gordini track record before joining the Alpine team.
Production: Seven Doc

LE RENAULT ESPACE (THE RENAULT ESPACE) (2000)
Un monospace révolutionnaire (A revolutionary minivan) (52 minutes)

DVD & VHS Edition. Distribution: Seven Doc

Atypical, original, innovative, unclassifiable; Philippe Guédon shares the story of the birth and journey of his discovery: the minivan.
With Philippe Guédon and Maurice Lévy
Production: Seven Doc

LA JAGUAR MK II 3,8l (THE JAGUAR MK II 3.8 Litre) (2000)
Le félin éternel (The eternal feline) (52 minutes)

DVD & VHS Edition. Distribution: Seven Doc

With Bernard Consten and José Rosinski
Elegance and aristocratic distinction are reserved for these ace drivers who recount their racing memories behind the wheel of this no less distinguished, sleek sedan. Unique testimonials from two friends who are sadly no longer with us.
Production: Seven Doc

La 2 CV (THE 2CV) (1999)
Un art de vivre (A way of life) (52 minutes)

DVD & VHS Edition. Distribution: Seven Doc

With Jean Malard
Founder of the first 2CV club in the world, Jean Malard, filmmaker and amateur photographer regales us with tales of his memories of a post-war France, who was having a wonderful time with this funny little duckling.
Production: Seven Doc

CAMBOUIS (SLUDGE) (1996-1997)

Production & Diffusion: Canal Jimmy

A bet: a live 5-minute interview with a driver and manufacturer who comments on vintage images.
Monthly news programme on vintage automobiles.
Section on amateur filmmakers (8 X 12 minutes)

MATRA-SPORTS (1996)
La puissance et la gloire (Power and glory) Single-seater and engine (60’)

VHS Box Set. Distribution: Hourra Production (1996)
DVD Edition. Production: Ampersand. Distribution: Seven Doc (2007)

Sport-prototypes (60 minutes)
Three-years in the making, the story of the brand that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans three times. Dozens of eyewitnesses and an exclusive interview with Jean-Luc Lagardère. An essential Bible for brand enthusiasts.
Production: Hourra Production, François Sarreste.
Diffusion: Canal Jimmy

LA MACHINE AUTOMOBILE (THE AUTOMOTIVE MACHINE) (1995)

Production: La Cité – La Villette
Diffusion: Musée de la Villette

Documentaries on French automobiles (2 X 15 minutes)

ALPINE-RENAULT A LA CONQUÊTE DU MANS (ALPINE-RENAULT IN CONQUEST OF LE MANS) (1994) 52 minutes

VHS Box Set. Distribution: Hourra Production.

The story of the Alpine photos at the 24 Hours of Le Mans (1963-1978)
The only documentary on the Le Mans adventure (1963-1968) of the small Alpine restoring their former glory to the tricolour prototypes after the war.
Production: Hourra Production
Diffusion: Canal Jimmy

INOUBLIABLE BERLINETTE (UNFORGETTABLE BERLINETTE) (1993) 60 minutes

VHS & DVD Box Set. Distribution: Hourra Production

On the history of the legendary Berlinette Alpine A110
With the participation of Jean Rédélé
Production: Fabrice Maze
It was time to make the first documentary dedicated to this legendary car that won the World Rally Championship in 1973.
Diffusion: Canal Jimmy

BLÉRIOT, L’HOMME DE LA MANCHE (BLÉRIOT, THE MAN OF THE CHANNEL) 15 minutes

Production & Diffusion: Antenne 2

Marking the 80th anniversary of Louis Blériot’s crossing of the English Channel.

DU TEUF TEUF AU TURBO (FROM JALOPY TO TURBO) (1984) 9 X 26 minutes

Co-production: TVR Jean Bardin & Antenne 2
Diffusion: Antenne 2

Series dedicated to the centenary of the French automobile
A guaranteed success for this series initiated by Jean Bardin and broadcast several times on Antenne 2. A collection of rare testimonies.

HISTOIRE DE TRAINS (HISTORY OF TRAINS) (1984) 20 X 5 minutes

Production & Diffusion: FR 3

The story of trains told by Henri Vincenot. The vividness of Henri Vincenot, an unforgettable Burgundian storyteller sharing about all the small tradecrafts of the railway at its beginnings.

ALPINE (1973)

DVD Edition in 2006. Distribution: Berlinette Magazine

The manufacture of the Alpine A110 and A310 at the Dieppe factory.
Victory at the 1973 Monte-Carlo rally. This is my first historical and institutional documentary, produced by myself. I chose the Alpine, a small brand from Dieppe motivated by enthusiasts and its charismatic founder: Jean Rédélé.
Production: Fabrice Maze