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"ROCANCOURT, The Film" U.S. Premiere - A Biographical Drama on the Life of Christophe Rocancourt

Director/filmmaker David Serero and TV host Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA)


Los Angeles, California, USA. 29th August, 2024. The U.S. Premiere of "ROCANCOURT, The Film" was held at the AMC Century City, in Los Angeles, California, with a Q&A by the director/filmmaker David Serero and renowned criminal attorney Victor Sherman. David Serero has an impressive list of credits to his name and was the visionary behind the film. TV host Joey Zhou, founder of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA), was invited to attend the premiere and was interviewed by Marina Kufa of News of the World (NOW).


Marina Kufa News of the World (NOW) interviews TV host Joey Zhou


Actresses Charis Michelsen, Natasha Blasick, Ana Lawson, and music artist Jen Ash attending the premiere


Actress Charis Michelsen and TV host Joey Zhou


Director/filmmaker David Serero introduces the film to the audience


Attorney Victor Sherman and guest attending the premiere


The following is the press release about the premiere that was written by The Culture News:


"ROCANCOURT, The Film” U.S Premieres in Los Angeles at AMC Century City


Acclaimed filmmaker David Serero is set to dazzle audiences with his newest cinematic masterpiece, “ROCANCOURT, The Film,” a riveting biographical drama that delves into the controversial life of Christophe Rocancourt. The film will premiere on August 29, 2024, at the prestigious AMC Century City 15 (10250 Santa Monica Blvd #2000, Los Angeles, CA 90067), with a glamorous red-carpet event highlighting the film industry’s summer calendar. Rocancourt tells the incredible story of Christophe Rocancourt, a "Catch me if you can" of France in the 1990s. While he was one of the top 10 most wanted fugitives by the FBI, the story of Rocancourt fascinated America (various reports on Vanity Fair, NBC, and more) by being a counterfeit Rockefeller.


Movie Trailer for "ROCANCOURT, The Film"


 Cinema enthusiasts will be able to discover this fascinating story, which blends documentary, thriller, action, and spontaneous interviews and offers a deep dive into Christophe Rocancourt's life and motivations.Released in movie theaters in France, Belgium, and Switzerland, ROCANCOURT received critical acclaim from audiences and media after its opening success at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.


David Serero, the visionary director behind this project, stated: “Witnessing my movie ROCANCOURT receive such a warm welcome at the Cannes Film Festival validates the importance and relevance of this story. Christophe Rocancourt is a complex and fascinating character, and I am honored to share his story with a global audience.""ROCANCOURT, The Film" is a psychological thriller inspired by the life of Christophe Rocancourt, a man who navigated the tumultuous waters of international fraud, defying authorities and social conventions.


With captivating storytelling and innovative artistic direction, David Serero has created a cinematic work that explores themes of identity, childhood, manipulation, and redemption. It offers an in-depth look at the life of Rocancourt, a man who captivated the world with his audacious schemes and larger-than-life persona. Known for his elaborate cons and high-profile deceptions, Rocancourt's story is one of intrigue, charisma, and the complexities of identity and ambition.


Through Serero’s distinctive storytelling, the film explores the boundaries of truth and illusion, offering a gripping portrayal of one man's relentless pursuit of fame and fortune.Christophe Rocancourt added: "David Serero has managed to capture the essence of my life in an unprecedented way. It is an honest and non-judgmental perspective on my journey, and I am proud to see that the film resonates with so many people.”


For more information, go to their website: The Culture News









The Beverly Arts News is sponsored by Qiuli Si Beverly Art Studio, MDSUN, and En Guangzhi Art Studio



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