Bénabar
Also Known As: Bruno Nicolini
Biography: Bruno Nicolini (born 16 June 1969), better known by his stage name Bénabar, is a French songwriter and singer, who could be compared to Vincent Delerm and other singers from his generation. As many of them he was influenced by Georges Brassens, Renaud, Jacques Higelin and also Tom Waits. His songs describe day-to-day life events with humour and a tender cynicism. His songs are influenced by French chanson and a heavy influence is placed on the piano or the accordion and on typical French fanfare (brass band) for the most upbeat of them. This genre of music is very typically French and differs from most in that emphasis is placed on appreciation of the lyrics and that it is linked to a specific culture of modern "guinche" (slang for "guinguette") appreciated a lot by Bobos among others. Bénabar began his career in the cinema, working as an assistant on Le Brasier (1991) before directing three short subjects: Nada Lezard (1991), José Jeannette (1992) and Sursum corda (1994). He then turned to music, working for some time with his friend Patchol who gave him his nickname (Bénabar being the "verlan" of Barnabé, the name he was using on stage). With "Les associés" he sang for several years in small places in France, Belgium, and Switzerland before the release of Bénabar (2001), which raised his profile sufficiently to make him the opening act for Henri Salvador. He was nominated as a Revelation for the "Victoires de la musique 2003" but did not win it. In 2004, after the successful release of Les risques du métier, he won the award for "album "chanson/variété" of the year". His next album Reprise des négociations sold better than the previous ones: according to Le Figaro, Bénabar reached number 4 for CD sales in France, with 2.18 million euros sales in 2006. In 2007 he won the awards for "Male group or artist of the year" and "original song of the year" (for Le dîner). He has two brothers named Patrick and Sébastien. He has a son born in 2004 named Manolo and a daughter born in 2009. Bénabar is a member of the Les Enfoirés charity ensemble since 2007. Source: Article "Bénabar" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Thiais, Val-de-Marne, France
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Les Enfoirés 2008 - Les secrets des Enfoirés
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Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2008-03-07
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Jean-Jacques Goldman : la grande soirée anniversaire / la soirée continue
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Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2021-10-06
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Les Enfoirés - Les Enfoirés en chœur de 1985 à aujourd'hui
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Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2014-12-13
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Incognito
Overview: Lucas is an up-and-coming singer ready to do anything to be on top of the French pop scene.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2009-04-28
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The Pink Soldier
Overview: A little boy hides in the toy section of a department store at night, where the toys come to life.
Genres: Music Family TV Movie
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2006-12-24
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Les Enfoirés 2022 - Un air d'Enfoirés
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Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2022-03-04
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Le bal des Bodin's
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Genres: Comedy Music Family
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2022-02-09
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Bénabar - Live au Grand Rex
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Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2004-01-01
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The Night Watchmen
Overview: Times have changed a lot for Franck who is a night watchman. About a decade ago he was a specialized worker. Today he feels bored but would jump at any chance to prove his bravery and courage.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2015-04-08
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They Love Each Other... Well, Almost!
Overview: Follows the intertwined stories of five couples and their entourage, living in the same opulent Parisian building, over the four seasons of the year.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2022-03-30
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Joyeux anniversaire Renaud
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Genres: Music Family
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2022-05-10
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Renaud, souvenirs, souvenirs
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Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2023-08-03
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Tété à la Cigale : À la faveur des rencontres
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Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2023-05-03
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Bénabar - Tournée des indociles
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Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2022-06-29
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Les Enfoirés 2015 - Sur la route des Enfoirés
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Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2015-03-13
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Tous Inconnus
Overview: The three "Unknown" are back in this movie where they wake up in a world where they really are unknown! They'll eventually find out that their career, films, sketches & songs do exist but from someone else!
Genres: TV Movie Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2022-11-14
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The Grand Restaurant IV
Overview: For this new year, Pierre, the director of the Grand Restaurant is thinking big to try to get the famous star from the famous Michalon guide! And for that, he settles at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Pierre faces an unscrupulous culinary critic, who will offer him a dubious deal: to dismiss his historic chef in exchange for this famous star. Will the manager of the Grand Restaurant accept?
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2022-12-15
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Indochine, une révolution musicale
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Genres: Documentary Music TV Movie
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2024-04-19
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Les copains d'abord font du ski
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Genres: Family Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2014-12-25
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Bénabar : la tournée des indociles
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Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2022-06-29
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Les Enfoirés 2017 - Mission Enfoirés
Overview: In January 2017, Les Enfoirés set the Zénith in Toulouse alight with seven exceptional concerts. Faithful to the cause started by Coluche in 1985, thirty-seven renowned artists answered his call, in a festive and warm atmosphere. This year, Les Enfoirés made their revolution and offered a collective show punctuated by 17 tableaux as poetic as they were spectacular through the ages. The entire troupe invites us on March 3 to set sail aboard the liner "Mission Enfoirés" for a cruise with Gérard Jugnot as captain, in search of his sweetheart...
Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2017-03-03
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Je vous écoute
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2016-10-22
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Victor & Célia
Overview: Victor and Ben, in their thirties, have plans to open their own hairdressing salon. Victor manages to convince Célia, whom he knew while still at the hairdressing school, to follow him on the adventure.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2019-04-24
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My Out-Laws
Overview: When their daughter decides to get a divorce, Coline and Andre can’t come to terms with it as they are very fond of their son-in-law. The only way to keep seeing him is in secret. But for how long can they lead a double life?
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2019-06-19
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Les Enfoirés 2019 - Le Monde des Enfoirés
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Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2019-03-08
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Les Enfoirés 2016 - Au rendez-vous des Enfoirés
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Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2016-03-11
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Les Enfoirés 2014 - Bon anniversaire Les Enfoirés
Overview: Show recorded at the Zénith in Strasbourg on January 19 and 20, 2014 for the benefit of the Restos du Coeur.
Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2014-03-14
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Les Enfoirés 2018 - Musique !
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Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2018-03-09
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Taratata fête ses 25 ans 100% live au Zénith
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Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2017-10-28
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Michel Delpech &... live at the Grand Rex, Paris
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Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2007-11-12
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Bénabar - Tournée 2006
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Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2006-11-26
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The Great Restaurant
Overview: Fragments of the lives of the customers of a great restaurant and the inconvenience of its manager.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2010-02-20
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Les Enfoirés 2010 - Les Enfoirés... la Crise de Nerfs
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Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2010-03-12
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Les Enfoirés 2013 - La Boîte à Musique des Enfoirés
Overview: Show recorded at the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy on January 27 and 28, 2013 for the benefit of the Restos du Coeur.
Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2013-03-15
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Bénabar : Bien l'bonsoir m'sieurs dames
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Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2013-05-06
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Bénabar : Inspiré de faits réels (DVD BONUS DÉBRANCHÉ)
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Original Language: fr
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Taratata fête les 40 ans de Bercy
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Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2024-10-25
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