Question 1

Why was the filming of Mesrine: Killer Instinct done in reverse chronological order?

Accepted Answer

The filming, which lasted nine months, was done in reverse order so Vincent Cassel could progressively lose the weight he gained for the role, as he knew he couldn't gain weight while filming.

Question 2

How much weight did Vincent Cassel gain to play Jacques Mesrine?

Accepted Answer

Vincent Cassel gained 20 kg (44 pounds) for the role during the four months leading up to the shoot.

Question 3

Which festivals featured Mesrine: Killer Instinct?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in 2009, San Francisco International Film Festival in 2009, and Toronto International Film Festival in 2008.

Question 4

Who was originally set to play Jacques Mesrine's father in the film?

Accepted Answer

Jean-Pierre Cassel, Vincent Cassel's father, was originally set for the role of Jacques Mesrine's father, but it was ultimately held by Michel Duchaussoy.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in Mesrine: Killer Instinct?

Accepted Answer

Jacques Mesrine, a loyal son and soldier back from the Algerian War, is seduced by the neon glamour and easy money of 1960s Paris, turning his back on middle-class life to rise up the criminal ladder under mentor Guido.

Question 6

Why was Mesrine: Killer Instinct filmed in reverse chronological order?

Accepted Answer

It was filmed back-to-back with Mesrine: Public Enemy No. 1 in reverse order so Vincent Cassel could progressively lose the 20 kg he gained for the role during filming.

Question 7

Which major international film festivals featured Mesrine: Killer Instinct?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Edinburgh International Film Festival, San Francisco International Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival.

Question 8

What initially made Vincent Cassel turn down the role of Jacques Mesrine?

Accepted Answer

Cassel initially accepted but then bowed out because he found the script too "black and white," before returning after Abdel Raouf Dafri's script brought the right tone.

Question 9

Who was originally cast to play Jacques Mesrine's father in the film?

Accepted Answer

Jean-Pierre Cassel, Vincent Cassel's father, was originally set for the role of Jacques Mesrine's father, which ultimately went to Michel Duchaussoy.

Question 10

What seduces Jacques Mesrine into a life of crime in 1960s Paris?

Accepted Answer

After serving in the Algerian War, Mesrine is seduced by the neon glamour of sixties Paris and the easy money it presents, mentored by Guido.

Loved this film?

Share with others

Loved this film?

Share with others

Mesrine: Killer Instinct

Customers also watched