For those who still doubted it, Philippe Poutou probably has more of a future in front of a camera than in politics.
For
Bègles
, his last clip, the group The Hyènes, formed around Denis Barthe, former member of Noir Désir, chose to enlist the unfortunate ex-candidate for the 2017 presidential election to make him the main character.
Sitting in a bus shelter at Bègles station, the new municipal councilor of the city of Bordeaux "plays the role of a trade unionist" who is waiting for a bus that will never arrive.
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During his interminable wait, Philippe Poutou sees different characters pass by and faces various situations.
Sometimes mingled with a couple's shouting match, sometimes taken in selfie by teenage girls and dispossessed of his things by young rascals.
In the end, he decides to leave this sad and gray environment to stroll, in a tuxedo, on what is probably the dune of Pilat.
“The text of the song“ Bègles ”being directly inspired by the condition and daily life of a worker. It seemed obvious to us to suggest to Philippe to step into the skin of the antihero of this story ”
, explains the group.
For his part, Poutou explains having
"appreciated the civic approach"
of The Hyènes after having discovered them last year when they had come to support the workers of Ford Blanquefort who ceased production.
In 2017, Philippe Poutou had already unveiled his acting skills in broad daylight for his campaign clips.
Eight videos in which he fought against racism, sexism and for the class struggle.
Despite this unusual communication, the presidential adventure had stopped in the first round with only 1.09% of voters conquered.
