But it can get away with this because of the way it is pitched as a farce, unlike, say, outrageous. Tropez, his transvestite lover, and how the owner reacts after his son returns home one day and announces hes going to marry. The film, based on a play by jean poiret, was a wildly successful venture, ultimately earning over forty million, spawning two. Du coup je trouve le perssonage detestable jusquau bout dans le film francais. Tropez have their lives turned upside down when the son of one of the men announces he is getting married. French actor michel serrault poses during a photocall in cannes in this march 26, 2003 file photo. Whimsical comedy amelie is now the biggest frenchlanguage movie. Remi laurent was born on october 12, 1957 in suresnes, france. Its about the gay owner of a scandalous nightclub in st. Rapide en mode gratuit et premium hamzus101 avi signaler. They are trying to behave as straight men in order to please the parents of their future sons wife. If you enjoy foreign films, and wish to see the basis for the birdcage, then purchase this one, as. This elegant comic scenario kicks off a wild and warmhearted french farce about. In 1978 the play was then made into a movie also in.
The screenings mark the 40th anniversary of the american release in 1979, as well as noting lgbtq. However, he was unable to secure the rights to the film and was forced to settle for the rights to the original play only. Resurrection and delicatessen, and was frances top grossing film last year. In 1996, an american remake titled the birdcage, directed by mike nichols. One of the most successful comedies of all time, this best foreign film award winner inspired the birdcage and stars michel serrault and ugo tognazzi as two partners torn between crossdressing and chaos. Cage aux folles are birds of a feather, which are precisely and hilariously what do not flock together in this wonderful comedy from france. Here you will find unforgettable moments, scenes, and lines from all your favorite films. Two of europes most virile male stars, michel serrault and ugo tognazzi, portray two very flamboyant, aging gay gentlemen. It played in boston in 1979back then i was a closeted high school kid.