Les Rois de la comédie (2023)
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?
Director: Nicolas Henry
Genre: Documentary
Release Date: January 1, 2023
Cast
- 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
- Mei-Chen Chalais - Self
- Françoise Deldick - Self
- Sophie Agacinski - Self
- Nicole Lyss - Self
Screenplay
Music: Serge Chauvin
Editing: Nicolas Henry
Production: Licange Productions, RTS
Country: France, Switzerland
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Nicolas Henry
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Les Rois de la comédie about?
- 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?
- Who directed Les Rois de la comédie?
- Les Rois de la comédie was directed by Nicolas Henry.
- Who stars in Les Rois de la comédie?
- Les Rois de la comédie stars Fernandel, Jacques Tati, Bourvil, Louis de Funès, Patrick Préjean, Brigitte Fossey.
- What genre is Les Rois de la comédie?
- Les Rois de la comédie is a Documentary film.
- Where was Les Rois de la comédie produced?
- Les Rois de la comédie was produced in France, Switzerland.