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Les Rois de la comédie

First aired on Jan 1, 2023

Runtime: Not Availablemins

80%

Genres: Documentary

At the end of the 1950s, four humor specialists simultaneously experienced recognition. Fernandel with “The Cow and the Prisoner”, Bourvil with “The Hunchback”, Jacques Tati with “My Uncle” and Louis de Funès with “Oscar” at the theater. On the big screen or on stage, each of these artists has a unique style of humor. They are the kings of French comedy. But how did they manage to become true box office champions? How did they experience their immense popularity? How do they still influence the comedy genre? And above all, are- are they funny in life? Where is the line between their character in the cinema and their real personality?

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Fernandel | Self (archive footage)
Jacques Tati | Self (archive footage)
Bourvil | Self (archive footage)
Louis de Funès | Self (archive footage)
Patrick Préjean | Narrator (voice)
Brigitte Fossey | Self
Featured Crew
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Serge Chauvin | Music
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Nicolas Henry | Editor
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Nicolas Henry | Writer
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Nicolas Henry | Director