Acclaimed director Bertrand Tavernier (COUP DE TORCHON, ROUND MIDNIGHT) began his film career as a critic and publicist. It was in the latter role that he was involved with filmmaker Jean-Pierre Melville’s LE DEUXIÈME SOUFFLE. In this 2008 interview, Tavernier talks about his memories of the film, as well as of Melville the man.
The following are excerpted from French television programs. “Provence actualités” (February 26, 1966) features a short newsreel taken on the set of LE DEUXIÈME SOUFFLE. “Cinéma” (July 30, 1966) features interviews by François Chalais with director Jean-Pierre Melville and actor Lino Ventura.
