[Machine Translation] "Ciao Pantan" was not limited to the French New Wave but also had cross-cultural ties to the "Czech New Wave." Directed by Claude Berri known for films such as "The Old Man and the Child" and *The Fountain of Love and Destiny*. In France at the time, it became a massive hit, drawing nearly 4 million viewers, and was highly acclaimed, winning five Cesar Awards. The year 1983 was also a time when immigration policies were relaxed under President Francois Mitterrand s administration, and the presence of North African Arabs, in particular, gradually became more visible due to their influx. Against this historical backdrop, *Ciao Pantin* while adhering to the aesthetics of the French Noir" tradition depicted the loneliness and sorrow of those pushed to the urban margins of French society at the time, foreshadowing the later suburban cinema" genre. The lead role of Lambert is played by Coluche, a nationally beloved French comedian. It was the performance of a lifetime for him, earning him the Cesar Award for Best Actor. Meanwhile, the role of Bensan was played by Richard Ancinina, known for his role as a police officer in Jacques Doillon s *The Pistol and the Boy*. He brilliantly portrayed a young man embodying both vulnerability and innocence, winning a double Cesar Award for Best Supporting Actor and Most Promising Newcomer. Additionally, Philippe Leotard, known for his role in *La Balance*, played Detective Bauer, while Agnes Solal, then an up-and-coming actress, portrayed Laura, a regular at a punk club. The screenplay was co-written by Page and Beri. The screenplay was co-written by Page and Bery. The cinematography was handled by Bruno Nuyttens, a master known for his work on films such as those by Marguerite Duras. The film s nighttime cinematography was so exceptional that it won the Cesar Award for Best Cinematography. The production design was handled by Alexandre Tronel, a veteran active since before the war known for films such as *Les Gens du Balcon* who imbued this work with a deep poetic quality. The 18th arrondissement of Paris. Lambert, a down-and-out, middle-aged alcoholic, works the night shift at a gas station. He appears like a hollow shell, seemingly intent on simply letting his wasted life come to an end as he downs drink after drink. One night, a young man named Bensan of mixed Jewish and Arab descent takes refuge with him. Though the age gap between them is as wide as that between a parent and a child, perhaps their lonely souls connected, for from then on, Bensan begins to visit Lambert frequently. Lambert, too, begins to look out for him in various ways, but one day, those days come to an abrupt end. Bensan, who had been dealing drugs, was killed by two men on a motorcycle. Lambert resolves to take revenge on those who killed Bensan and sets out into the night. Gradually, the past of Lambert who had been living a life as if he were already dead begins to unfold. The special features include the Japanese trailer.
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