C'était un rendez-vous

wstar · 07-17-2009, 02:41 AM

I had never seen this or heard of it before, although I'm sure some have. A film director in 1976 strapped a 35mm camera on the front of his car and basically did his best to break every traffic law imaginable in Paris at pretty extreme risk to himself and everyone else around him, then released the video and got arrested for it

Read the wikipedia link below for the background info and specifics, etc:

C'était un rendez-vous - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

And then watch this for 8 minutes (for those of you retards who didn't bother to read the link, this is raw, uncut footage, done in a single take, and there were no spotters or blocked off intersections (well there was one spotter at one place in the film, but apparently his radio was broken anyways)):

frost · 07-17-2009, 03:09 AM

Dude! I love crazy driving and all, but he really came close to not only hitting cars, but pedestrians.

wstar · 07-17-2009, 03:15 AM

I'm not getting into the judgement stuff on how crazy it is. Obviously, this video is way outside the boundaries of safety and sanity. It's a pretty unique video though. I lost count of all the red lights he blew through. It's sort of like someone videotaping a live session of russian roulette where nobody died (but this is more fun to watch).

frost · 07-17-2009, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wstar

I'm not getting into the judgement stuff on how crazy it is.

No, I get it. I was just like

frost · 07-17-2009, 03:19 AM

At 6:31, he could have only missed that chick by a foot or two

AK370Z · 07-17-2009, 03:20 AM

wow! Crazy video! 6.9L V8 286 hp (213 kW) with 405 ft·lbf (549 N·m) of torque SCREAMED the whole way!

Those tires had amazing grip IMO. This video did remind me of the RUN which was the "legal" version with 350z. I wonder if they took the idea from this video ..

g96818 · 07-17-2009, 03:32 AM

at least he slowed down to go around the garbage truck

tonmed123 · 07-17-2009, 03:38 AM

Rep points on that one. Highly amusing especialy when he almost took out that pedestrian!

lol

smurfblu13 · 07-17-2009, 03:44 AM

yea thats what started the present day ones. I forget what they are called but one is an e46 m3 that is supercharged going and doing the same thing. I'll see if I can dig it up. But props on getting the original I haven't seen the complete one before.

cave vulture · 07-17-2009, 03:48 AM

Perhaps this is nothing more than a new form of "pigeon control"?

smurfblu13 · 07-17-2009, 03:53 AM

well here's one

GMZ · 07-17-2009, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by AK370Z

wow! Crazy video! 6.9L V8 286 hp (213 kW) with 405 ft·lbf (549 N·m) of torque SCREAMED the whole way!

Those tires had amazing grip IMO. This video did remind me of the RUN which was the "legal" version with 350z. I wonder if they took the idea from this video ..

Based on some research Ive done this seems likely. There were some rumors that the driver/director was in fact driving his Jaguar and dubbed the sounds over, and that he only got a ticket not arrested. One side says this and one side says that so I dont know wtf is true or not. Pretty classic clip though.

chubbs · 07-17-2009, 09:26 AM

What a bloody fool - a couple of years in prison might help him.

cow · 07-17-2009, 10:12 AM

This video was the inspiration for the Getaway in Stockholm series.

Great post.

Lug · 07-17-2009, 12:39 PM

The important part is now that I've seen most of Paris, I just save a bunch of money on the plane tickets!

07-17-2009, 02:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	C'était un rendez-vous I had never seen this or heard of it before, although I'm sure some have. A film director in 1976 strapped a 35mm camera on the front of his car and basically did his best to break every traffic law imaginable in Paris at pretty extreme risk to himself and everyone else around him, then released the video and got arrested for it Read the wikipedia link below for the background info and specifics, etc: C'était un rendez-vous - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia And then watch this for 8 minutes (for those of you retards who didn't bother to read the link, this is raw, uncut footage, done in a single take, and there were no spotters or blocked off intersections (well there was one spotter at one place in the film, but apparently his radio was broken anyways)): __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

07-17-2009, 03:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	I'm not getting into the judgement stuff on how crazy it is. Obviously, this video is way outside the boundaries of safety and sanity. It's a pretty unique video though. I lost count of all the red lights he blew through. It's sort of like someone videotaping a live session of russian roulette where nobody died (but this is more fun to watch). __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

07-17-2009, 03:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	wow! Crazy video! 6.9L V8 286 hp (213 kW) with 405 ft·lbf (549 N·m) of torque SCREAMED the whole way! Those tires had amazing grip IMO. This video did remind me of the RUN which was the "legal" version with 350z. I wonder if they took the idea from this video .. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

07-17-2009, 03:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
g96818 Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: A rock in a big pond Posts: 681 Drives: 2009 370Z, 2012 M56 Rep Power: 3394	at least he slowed down to go around the garbage truck __________________ CZP are lying thieves!

07-17-2009, 09:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
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07-17-2009, 03:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	Dude! I love crazy driving and all, but he really came close to not only hitting cars, but pedestrians.

07-17-2009, 03:19 AM	#5 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	At 6:31, he could have only missed that chick by a foot or two

07-17-2009, 03:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
tonmed123 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 223 Drives: 09 370Z Red M6 Rep Power: 267	Rep points on that one. Highly amusing especialy when he almost took out that pedestrian! lol

07-17-2009, 03:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
smurfblu13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 2,584 Drives: cars Rep Power: 380	yea thats what started the present day ones. I forget what they are called but one is an e46 m3 that is supercharged going and doing the same thing. I'll see if I can dig it up. But props on getting the original I haven't seen the complete one before.

07-17-2009, 03:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
cave vulture Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 427 Drives: 370z tour,sport,auto Rep Power: 16	Perhaps this is nothing more than a new form of "pigeon control"?

07-17-2009, 03:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
smurfblu13 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: PA Posts: 2,584 Drives: cars Rep Power: 380	well here's one

07-17-2009, 10:12 AM	#14 (permalink)
cow Lounge Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,441 Drives: Toyota Avalon Rep Power: 268	This video was the inspiration for the Getaway in Stockholm series. Great post. __________________ I never bought a 370Z

07-17-2009, 12:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 19	The important part is now that I've seen most of Paris, I just save a bunch of money on the plane tickets! __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs