Alexandre Astier Reveals His Favorite Line from This 51-Year-Old Cult Classic!

While Alexandre Astier is renowned for the iconic dialogues of Kaamelott, the director and actor harbors a deep fascination for another cinematic classic: Jaws. In an interview given to the YouTube channel Axolot on March 28, 2025, he shared how significant this film has been in his development as a filmmaker.

He considers Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece his “school of directing,” a foundational work that continues to fuel his creativity and imagination.

A Coded Language Among Family

During the conversation with host Patrick Baud, a humorous question came up: “Do you still talk in Jaws quotes with your father?“

Alexandre Astier’s response was unequivocal: “Absolutely!” He added humorously: “I only speak to him in Jaws quotes, unless we need to discuss something that can’t be expressed with Jaws quotes.“

This practice, clearly well-established, highlights the special place the film holds within the Astier family.

Alexandre Astier’s Favorite Quote

The creator of Kaamelott then reveals the dialogue he is particularly fond of. He describes a specific scene in the movie involving Hooper, the young oceanography expert, and Quint, the seasoned sailor tasked with shark hunting.

“There’s Hooper, the young oceanographer, who arrives with a shark cage on Quint’s boat. Quint, being the old salt, doesn’t understand what he’s looking at,” Alexandre Astier recounts.

Faced with this unusual equipment, Quint delivers a line that particularly amuses the director.

A Quote That Became a Daily Staple

For Alexandre Astier, this scene has a universal appeal. He explains that it can easily be applied to everyday situations, especially when someone encounters a bizarre object or device.

“This scene can be adapted to many situations, whenever you come across a machine, a computer, a weird car, or something like that… The other person might come up and say: ‘What is this contraption, a portable shower or a monkey cage?’“

This line has become a real reflex, to the point of being constantly reused: “We use it all the time, absolutely all the time,” he shares.

When Quotes Take on a Second Life

Beyond his admiration for Jaws, Alexandre Astier is also pleased to see audiences adopting the dialogues from Kaamelott, now integrated into the everyday language of many fans.

For those curious to revisit the beloved scene by the filmmaker, just tune in around the 1h10 mark of Spielberg’s film, available on VOD.

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