May Fools (1990)
During the events of May 1968 in France, different worldviews of conflicting relatives collide in their family estate.
Director: Louis Malle
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: January 24, 1990
Cast
- Michel Piccoli - Milou
- Miou-Miou - Camille
- Michel Duchaussoy - Georges
- Paulette Dubost - Madame Vieuzac
- Harriet Walter - Lily
- Bruno Carette - Grimaldi
- Martine Gautier - Adèle
- Rozenne Le Tallec - Marie-Laure
- Jeanne Herry - Françoise
- Renaud Danner - Pierre-Alain
Screenplay
- Jean-Claude Carrière (Screenplay)
- Louis Malle (Screenplay)
Music: Stéphane Grappelli
Cinematography: Renato Berta
Editing: Emmanuelle Castro
Production: Ellepi Films, TF1 Films Production, Nouvelles Éditions de Films
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français, English
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: fr
Themes
Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Reflections on Life and Death
Keywords
infidelity, france, free love, funeral, students' movement, province, picnic, commune, summer, inheritance fight, grave digger, may 68
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is May Fools about?
- During the events of May 1968 in France, different worldviews of conflicting relatives collide in their family estate.
- Who directed May Fools?
- May Fools was directed by Louis Malle.
- Who stars in May Fools?
- May Fools stars Michel Piccoli, Miou-Miou, Michel Duchaussoy, Paulette Dubost, Harriet Walter, Bruno Carette.
- How long is May Fools?
- May Fools has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is May Fools?
- May Fools is a Comedy, Drama film.
- How much did May Fools gross?
- May Fools grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was May Fools produced?
- May Fools was produced in France, Italy.
- What are the themes of May Fools?
- The themes of May Fools include: Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Reflections on Life and Death.