Black Humor (1965)
A unique black comedy consisting of three episodes on the same theme: death. In a circus, trapeze artist Wilma is going to get rid of a rival during a "magic act" performed by an amateur. A strange widow comes to inquire about the services of a new marriage agency. A peasant woman tormented by a bug in her ear barges into a healer's house.
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: April 12, 1965
Cast
- Pierre Brasseur - Le guérisseur - segment 1 'La Bestiole'
- Jean Richard - Polyte - segment 1 'La Bestiole'
- Sylvie - La mère Belhomme - segment 1 'La Bestiole" (as Louise Sylvie)
- Alida Valli - The Widow - segment 3 'La cornacchia'
- Pauline Carton - La Rapet - segment 1 'La Bestiole'
- Paulette Dubost - segment 1 'La Bestiole'
- Robert Arnoux - segment 1 'La Bestiole'
- Jacques Marin - segment 1 'La Bestiole'
- Jean Martinelli - segment 1 'La Bestiole'
- Pierre Repp - segment 1 'La Bestiole'
Screenplay
Cinematography: Mario Fioretti, Gilbert Chain
Editing: Luciano Cavalieri, Madeleine Gug
Production: Época Films, Sagittario Film, Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France
Country: Spain, Italy, France
Language: Français, Italiano, Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
dark comedy
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Black Humor about?
- A unique black comedy consisting of three episodes on the same theme: death. In a circus, trapeze artist Wilma is going to get rid of a rival during a "magic act" performed by an amateur. A strange widow comes to inquire about the services of a new marriage agency. A peasant woman tormented by a bug in her ear barges into a healer's house.
- Who directed Black Humor?
- Black Humor was directed by Claude Autant-Lara, Giancarlo Zagni, José María Forqué.
- Who stars in Black Humor?
- Black Humor stars Pierre Brasseur, Jean Richard, Sylvie, Alida Valli, Pauline Carton, Paulette Dubost.
- How long is Black Humor?
- Black Humor has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is Black Humor?
- Black Humor is a Comedy film.
- Where was Black Humor produced?
- Black Humor was produced in Spain, Italy, France.
- What are the themes of Black Humor?
- The themes of Black Humor include: Dark Comedy and Irony.