A Cinematic Comeback and a Heartfelt Testimony
So, have you heard the latest from the world of cinema and heartfelt revelations? It seems that on November 13, the illustrious Laurant Weil, a name that might just ring bells louder than a church on Sunday, graced the TMC special program “Michel Denisot Doesn’t Like Birthdays“. I mean, to anyone still wondering why they don’t receive birthday wishes—trust me, it’s not you; it’s that guy behind the curtain eating all the cake!
This knot of nostalgia was a joyful romp through time, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Canal + and the 20th anniversary of “Grand Journal”. It’s like celebrating a couple of decades of pizza delivery: the longer it goes, the more toppings you seem to accumulate. And speaking of toppings, Laurent certainly brought a topping of drama to the mix—more like a five-alarm chili, really!
“Yes, we must fight for life”
On the set of Yann Barthès, our man Laurent did what only cinematic titans can do—he confronted the existential question of our lives. “Is life worth living?” he asked, with all the seriousness of someone who just forgot to pay their Netflix bill. To which he responded, “Yes. Having been in a coma for 15 days after my heart attack…”, and folks, the air got thick enough to slice with a butter knife.
Imagine that! Someone contemplating their existential essence while I struggle to find the meaning of socks after laundry day. Laurent continued, “I fought and fought to come back, to be able to express myself in front of you.” I mean, that’s the cinematic spirit, isn’t it? He’s got more come-back spirit than a boomerang on steroids. Or perhaps he’s just been advised to avoid vitamin D deficiency!
Just when you think you’ve ridden the emotional rollercoaster long enough, Yann Barthès swoops in with a comical rescue, saying, “We are very happy to have you this evening, Laurent.” Honestly, the way he delivers that line, I half-expected him to hold up a giant birthday cake, ready to surprise us all! A true pick-me-up after a story that could’ve made even the strongest heart flutter like an over-caffeinated pigeon.
Let’s not forget, Laurent isn’t just any man off the street—no, no. He’s known affectionately as the “Mr. Cinema” of Canal +. He didn’t just watch films; he hosted shows like “Rencontre de cinéma” and turned interviews at the Cannes Film Festival into Olympic events! Move over, Usain Bolt—no one can match the neck-breaking speed of Laurent’s questions!
From 2004 to 2008, he was a part of the “Grand Journal” ensemble, the crème de la crème of television, where he rubbed shoulders with legends like Michel Denisot. Yann Barthès, ever the clever fox, summoned this cavalcade of talent to bask in the glory they collectively created, because who doesn’t love a good nostalgia trip where you get to walk down memory lane while dodging traffic?
In conclusion, Laurent Weil’s story isn’t just a heartwarming holiday special; it’s a vivid portrayal of resilience that reminds us that life is worth fighting for. Who knows? Perhaps we could all take a page out of his movie script and shun the remote for a good old-fashioned fistfight with adversity! Grab your popcorn and follow this journey—it’s bound to end with a standing ovation!
A moving testimony. Wednesday November 13, the journalist and presenter specializing in cinema from Canal + Laurent Weil was a guest on the TMC special program “Michel Denisot doesn’t like birthdays”, alongside Christophe Dechavanne, Marc-Olivier Fogiel, among others , for the 40th anniversary of Canal + and the 20th anniversary of “Grand Journal”. The opportunity for him to return to the reasons which have kept him away from television sets since the end of 2021.
“Yes, we must fight for life”
On the Yann Barthès set, the film journalist chose to answer the question “Is life worth living?” “. His response: “Yes. Having been in a coma for 15 days after my heart attack, I fought and fought to come back, to be able to express myself in front of you. So yes, you have to fight for life, to be able to take it back. » Words that made the Quotidien presenter react. “We are very happy to have you this evening, Laurent,” he replied.
Known for being the “Mr. Cinema” of Canal +, Laurent Weil, 60, hosted shows like “Rencontre de cinéma” on the channel and gave numerous interviews during the Cannes Film Festival. From 2004 to 2008, he was part of the “Grand Journal” band, presented by Michel Denisot. A show that Yann Barthès wanted to celebrate this Wednesday by inviting those who participated in his fame.
