Kool Shen

Acting

Kool Shen

Born March 9, 1966 · Saint-Denis, Seine [now Seine-Saint-Denis], France (age 60)

Bruno Lopes (born 9 February 1966), better known as Kool Shen, is a French rapper, actor and producer, with Portuguese and Breton origins. He is also a break dancer and a graffiti artist. He is a co-founder of Suprême NTM and one of the major figures of French rap. He was featured on Enhancer's album Electrochoc in the song "Hot". On 2 November 2009, it was announced by French football club Olymp…

Known For

Paradise BeachParadise Beach · 2019
Paradise Beach
5.22019
MovieActionThriller
A team of former robbers arrived at Paradise: Phuket, southern Thailand. Now traders, they are happy days. Until the day when the devil arrives: Mehdi, sentenced to 15 years in prison during the robbery, comes to recover his share of the cake.
OverdoseOverdose · 2022
Overdose
6.52022
MovieAction
Captain Sara Bellaiche, from Toulouse Judiciary Police branch, is investigating a go-fast linked to the murder of two teenagers, an investigation led by Richard Cross, from the Paris Criminal Brigade. Forced to collaborate in order to find the murderer and stop the bloody go-fast, Sara and Richard are both thrown in a breathless race against the clock on the roads of Spain and France.
Heal the LivingHeal the Living · 2016
Heal the Living
6.52016
MovieDrama
The intersecting lives of teens on a surfing trip, a woman with a weak heart and two teams of doctors and medical experts.
AuthentiquesAuthentiques · 2000
Authentiques
7.32000
MovieDocumentaryMusic
The documentary followed the rap group for a year (in 1998), from rehearsals at the Pee Wee studio in Aubervilliers, the beginning of their tour in La Réunion, through Lorient, Nantes, Lyon, Bordeaux, Nancy, to the Zénith in Paris. The documentary also explores Joeystarr's legal troubles, life within the group, issues with the media, ... In cross-cut and intimate interviews, Joeystarr and Kool Shen reflect on the significant events of this entire journey. They discuss their shared experiences, their "couple life," the emergence of their collectives, B.O.S.S. (the start of the Skyboss show on Skyrock) and IV My People, and the possible future or the end of NTM.
Abuse of WeaknessAbuse of Weakness · 2013
Abuse of Weakness
5.22013
MovieDrama
A stroke-afflicted filmmaker is manipulated by a notorious con man.
In Your DreamsIn Your Dreams · 2005
In Your Dreams
5.22005
MovieComedy
Ninth is a promising young rapper whose reputation does not exceed even the few streets of his neighborhood. With his band and supported by Keuj, hairdresser apprentice producer, he tries to attend concerts and trying to break into the music, to the chagrin of his mother, who would see him in a more conventional career at the post office...
The DopeThe Dope · 2003
The Dope
4.72003
MovieComedy
Alphonse Brown, who firmly believes he is the bastard son of James Brown, meets up with his best friend Scotch after Brown gets out of jail. On their way to Paris to begin careers as recording artists, the pair stumbles across a potent type of marijuana that was engineered by the Nazis. Their decision to begin selling the stuff leads to a variety of people chasing after them.
Suprême NTM - Ultime ConcertSuprême NTM - Ultime Concert · 2019
Suprême NTM - Ultime Concert
5.52019
MovieMusic

Movies

Paradise BeachParadise Beach · 2019
Paradise Beach
5.22019
MovieActionThriller
A team of former robbers arrived at Paradise: Phuket, southern Thailand. Now traders, they are happy days. Until the day when the devil arrives: Mehdi, sentenced to 15 years in prison during the robbery, comes to recover his share of the cake.
OverdoseOverdose · 2022
Overdose
6.52022
MovieAction
Captain Sara Bellaiche, from Toulouse Judiciary Police branch, is investigating a go-fast linked to the murder of two teenagers, an investigation led by Richard Cross, from the Paris Criminal Brigade. Forced to collaborate in order to find the murderer and stop the bloody go-fast, Sara and Richard are both thrown in a breathless race against the clock on the roads of Spain and France.
Heal the LivingHeal the Living · 2016
Heal the Living
6.52016
MovieDrama
The intersecting lives of teens on a surfing trip, a woman with a weak heart and two teams of doctors and medical experts.
AuthentiquesAuthentiques · 2000
Authentiques
7.32000
MovieDocumentaryMusic
The documentary followed the rap group for a year (in 1998), from rehearsals at the Pee Wee studio in Aubervilliers, the beginning of their tour in La Réunion, through Lorient, Nantes, Lyon, Bordeaux, Nancy, to the Zénith in Paris. The documentary also explores Joeystarr's legal troubles, life within the group, issues with the media, ... In cross-cut and intimate interviews, Joeystarr and Kool Shen reflect on the significant events of this entire journey. They discuss their shared experiences, their "couple life," the emergence of their collectives, B.O.S.S. (the start of the Skyboss show on Skyrock) and IV My People, and the possible future or the end of NTM.
Abuse of WeaknessAbuse of Weakness · 2013
Abuse of Weakness
5.22013
MovieDrama
A stroke-afflicted filmmaker is manipulated by a notorious con man.
In Your DreamsIn Your Dreams · 2005
In Your Dreams
5.22005
MovieComedy
Ninth is a promising young rapper whose reputation does not exceed even the few streets of his neighborhood. With his band and supported by Keuj, hairdresser apprentice producer, he tries to attend concerts and trying to break into the music, to the chagrin of his mother, who would see him in a more conventional career at the post office...
The DopeThe Dope · 2003
The Dope
4.72003
MovieComedy
Alphonse Brown, who firmly believes he is the bastard son of James Brown, meets up with his best friend Scotch after Brown gets out of jail. On their way to Paris to begin careers as recording artists, the pair stumbles across a potent type of marijuana that was engineered by the Nazis. Their decision to begin selling the stuff leads to a variety of people chasing after them.
Suprême NTM - Ultime ConcertSuprême NTM - Ultime Concert · 2019
Suprême NTM - Ultime Concert
5.52019
MovieMusic
Striking The PalaceStriking The Palace · 2024
Striking The Palace
6.52024
MovieComedy
Eva, 20, joins Safietou, Djaoua, Violette and Simone, a team of chambermaids at one of Paris’s finest Palace Hotels. She discovers the poor working conditions of these invisible women, who work tirelessly to keep the high standards of these luxurious hotels, where one night can cost their annual salary. Many are not even employed by the hotels directly but by sub-contractors, and are therefore particularly vulnerable. While on strike to fight against subcontracting and to obtain better working conditions, they come up with a colorful idea : having their own “Fashion Week” in front of the hotel!
Kool Shen Dernier Round au ZénithKool Shen Dernier Round au Zénith · 2005
Kool Shen Dernier Round au Zénith
2005
MovieMusic
White SoldierWhite Soldier · 2014
White Soldier
5.82014
MovieDramaHistory
A muggy Saigon, late 1945. Stationed at a military camp in French Indochina, two young men--Robert and André--become close friends as they share the boredom and excitement of waiting for their first mission. But when they discover that instead of freeing Indochina from foreign aggressors, they will be fighting natives struggling for independence, their friendship is jeopardized.
NTM : l'histoire suprêmeNTM : l'histoire suprême · 2021
NTM : l'histoire suprême
8.72021
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Suprême NTM - Live 98Suprême NTM - Live 98 · 1998
Suprême NTM - Live 98
4.51998
MovieMusic
On n'est pas des marques de véloOn n'est pas des marques de vélo · 2003
On n'est pas des marques de vélo
7.02003
MovieDocumentary
A portrait of Bouda, a 30-year-old young dancer, clandestine for life, a victim of the so-called "double punishment" law who, upon leaving prison, expels children from immigration to countries of origin.
Génération Rap RnB 2Génération Rap RnB 2 · 2004
Génération Rap RnB 2
2004
MovieMusic
JoeyStarr, l'enfant terribleJoeyStarr, l'enfant terrible · 2017
JoeyStarr, l'enfant terrible
2017
MovieMusicDocumentary
JoeyStarr, with 10 albums alongside the NTM group, 5 solo albums, around ten produced albums, several film music compositions, and also a prominent actor with 2 César nominations. Adored or detested, he is a pillar of French rap, a producer, and a committed artist. This documentary traces the career of the most controversial artist in the French artistic landscape, who has managed to occupy both the artistic and political spheres with the same vigor and tenacity since the beginning of his career.
Rap AttackRap Attack · 2002
Rap Attack
8.02002
MovieDocumentaryMusic
A documentary at the heart of French rap in 2002: its beginnings, its history, its influences. Featuring interviews, freestyles, and previously unseen live performances from French rap artists. Dance, graffiti, and DJing are explored with most of the pioneers of the movement, such as Squat, Dee Nasty, Crazy B, Lionel D, Kool Shen, DJ Mehdi… as well as Mode2 and Jon One for graffiti. The 1 hour and 20 minutes alternate between footage of concerts and artists in the studio, like DJ Pone, with commentary primarily from rappers but also from other key figures. A remarkable retrospective and work beginning with archival photos from New York.
RapLineRapLine · 1993
RapLine
10.01993
MovieMusicDocumentary
Between 1990 and 1993, at a time when rap was not yet on the radio in France, Olivier Cachin hosted a musical TV show on M6 called "RapLine". The show exclusively devoted to rap and other alternative music. This cult show presented all the facets of these emerging movements through interviews, lives and clips made especially for the show, around fifty clips were produced by RapLine. Another sequence of the show consisted of broadcasting new US rap clips subtitled in French.
French GameFrench Game · 2019
French Game
2019
MovieDocumentaryMusic
A chronological and thematic history of French rap, told through a list of 11 short films, emblematic titles from 1990 to the present day. Each episode ends with an original cover by an emerging French artist or rapper.
La Story du rap français : 30 Ans de succèsLa Story du rap français : 30 Ans de succès · 2017
La Story du rap français : 30 Ans de succès
8.02017
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Carried by major figures like Dee Nasty, Assassin, IAM, and NTM, French rap has built a strong identity and inspired generations of fans. After its first tentative steps in the mid-1980s, rap became a phenomenon, supported by a music industry eager for fresh sensations. NTM, Soprano, Black M, MHD, Mokobé from 113, Les Sages Poètes de la Rue, Ménélik, and Dee Nasty, along with journalists such as Olivier Cachin, Mehdi Maizi, and Thomas Blondeau, recount this musical odyssey.
Under my skinUnder my skin · 2014
Under my skin
2014
MovieComedy
1992 : pourquoi les jeunes aiment le rap ?1992 : pourquoi les jeunes aiment le rap ? · 1992
1992 : pourquoi les jeunes aiment le rap ?
1992
MovieDocumentaryMusic
A 1992 documentary by Paul Moreira exploring the rise of hip-hop culture in France. Following key figures like IAM, NTM, and graffiti artists, it examines rap’s social impact, its connection to youth, and the cultural movement it represents.
NTM - Le Clash, intégrale des clipsNTM - Le Clash, intégrale des clips · 2001
NTM - Le Clash, intégrale des clips
2001
MovieMusic
Suprême NTM - On est encore là : Bercy 2008Suprême NTM - On est encore là : Bercy 2008 · 2008
Suprême NTM - On est encore là : Bercy 2008
6.12008
MovieMusic

TV Shows

Burger QuizBurger Quiz · 2001
Burger Quiz
7.42001
SeriesComedyFamily
A French humorous game show taking place in a burger restaurant which is managed by the TV host.
Victoires de la musiqueVictoires de la musique · 1985
Victoires de la musique
3.31985
Series
SpiralSpiral · 2005
Spiral
7.92005
SeriesCrime
This gritty crime drama set in the dark underbelly of Paris follows police officers and lawyers as they investigate and prosecute crimes. Throw any romantic notion of Paris out the window. Crime is dark. The legal system is darker. This is Spiral.
Les Nuls, l'émissionLes Nuls, l'émission · 1990
Les Nuls, l'émission
8.61990
SeriesComedy
Syndrome [E]Syndrome [E] · 2022
Syndrome [E]
6.52022
SeriesCrimeMystery
He is Franck Sharko, a crabby cop at the end of his rope. She is Lucie Henebelle, a lieutenant on the anti-crime squad obsessed with evil. Sharko and Lucie investigate top-secret scientific experiments and programs.
All the Way UpAll the Way Up · 2020
All the Way Up
6.42020
SeriesDrama
A talented young rapper, supported by his two childhood friends, finds himself overnight "validated" by one of the stars in the business. Only, this alliance quickly turns into a dangerous rivalry ...
Concrete FeelingConcrete Feeling · 2019
Concrete Feeling
10.02019
SeriesDocumentary
Concrete Feeling tells the story of French hip-hop. It’s about rap as social comment and how French hip-hop climbed the charts to become the most popular music in France.