Romain Rouillard 11:24 p.m., February 24, 2023

Brad Pitt, the famous 59-year-old American actor, made a remarkable and unexpected entrance on the stage of the Olympia on the occasion of the 48th Cesar ceremony.

He spoke about the César d'honneur received by the American director and producer David Fincher. 

A little touch of American cinema right in the heart of the 48th Cesar ceremony.

And not least.

When no one expected it, American actor Brad Pitt burst onto the Olympia stage alongside Virginie Efira.

The Hollywood star held a speech of just under five minutes during which he paid tribute to his compatriot, director and producer David Fincher, who had just received an honorary Cesar.

It is in particular to him that we owe the film

Fight Club

in 1999,

Seven

in 1995 or

Zodiac

in 2007.

Name a more iconic duo.#César2023pic.twitter.com/kDIUH3Ifiy

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"No one said it's easy to make a Fincher film. Everyone will tell you that it's worth it," said the actor in the preamble, tinting his speech with a few touches of humor, s particularly with regard to the director's perfectionism.

"Rumor has it that he (David Fincher) has already done 90 takes for a single shot. It's completely untrue... It was 92 (...)", he continued. 

"By working with him, you will undoubtedly have a taste of excellence"

"If you hadn't already understood, I love this man with all my heart", then declared Brad Pitt before saluting the discretion of David Fincher.

"He is about a man who carefully avoids the spotlight. For David, it is when he has an idea that he is happiest".

Brad Pitt, who played three roles during his career in David Fincher films, then shared that experience with ever-so glowing words.

"By working with him, you will undoubtedly have a taste of excellence". 

What a declaration of love from Brad Pitt to David Fincher #César2023pic.twitter.com/Msu7CZG3XV

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And to conclude by evoking the human qualities of the producer.

"He is warm, he is a cream. He expresses himself extremely well and his honesty is rigorous. He always takes the trouble to explain his vision to you".

A speech completed under thunderous applause.