Cocagne (1961)

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As the driver of a garbage truck in Arles, Marc-Antoine leads a quiet life with his wife, Mélanie, and their two children. When Amédée's "Fanny" is stolen from the bouliste club, Marc-Antoine offers to repaint another one. As soon as the work is finished, he becomes a local celebrity and, intoxicated by his new-found fame, leaves his family to go with Hélène, the young waitress, to his friend Septime's house in the Camargue to take up painting. Eventually, Marc-Antoine realizes that he is dissatisfied and that his success seems dishonest. He realizes that happiness awaits him with his wife, children and friends, and resumes his simple life without remorse.

Director: Maurice Cloche
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 92 min
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Production: Paris Elysées Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cocagne about?
As the driver of a garbage truck in Arles, Marc-Antoine leads a quiet life with his wife, Mélanie, and their two children. When Amédée's "Fanny" is stolen from the bouliste club, Marc-Antoine offers to repaint another one. As soon as the work is finished, he becomes a local celebrity and, intoxicated by his new-found fame, leaves his family to go with Hélène, the young waitress, to his friend Septime's house in the Camargue to take up painting. Eventually, Marc-Antoine realizes that he is dissatisfied and that his success seems dishonest. He realizes that happiness awaits him with his wife, children and friends, and resumes his simple life without remorse.
Who directed Cocagne?
Cocagne was directed by Maurice Cloche.
Who stars in Cocagne?
Cocagne stars Fernandel, Dora Doll, Rellys, Andrex, Leda Gloria, Josette Jordan.
How long is Cocagne?
Cocagne has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is Cocagne?
Cocagne is a Comedy film.
Where was Cocagne produced?
Cocagne was produced in France.