Jacques Dutronc: 80 years of life, an extraordinary career

Dark glasses, cigar in mouth, Jacques Dutronc turns 80. “He was a provocateur, seducer”“It’s the joy of living”launches passers-by. In cinema as in song, Jacques Dutronc imprints his mark, he ends up finding the stage. At 23, he made his first song. The public then finds out. His sense of repartee seduces him. AT the time he is being interviewed. To describe his profession and his life, he says: “Busy schedule, a lot of fatigue, buying cars, taxes and then, a little fun…“. His rise is dizzying, especially with the title “I like girls” or “Cacti”.

Success in song and on the big screen

It was his photographer friend who pushed him to make films. He made about forty appearances. Sixteen years later, he was decorated with a César for his role as Van Gogh. “Already, your applause says a lot, I don’t see what more I could add”he declares modestly, his Caesar in his hand. Last year, his son Thomas took him on a tour. No don’t know if the artist will renew experience.