Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived (1978)
Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived, directed by Jean-Luc Voulfow in 1978, is a comedy inspired by the novel by René Fallet that depicts an incredible adventure set against a backdrop of French rurality and popular friendship. The film tells the story of Camadule, an enigmatic and endearing character, respected in his small café "Chez Gaston", where he shares anecdotes and mysteries. One day, his friends entrust him with the sacred mission of fetching several barrels of Beaujolais Nouveau, supposedly belonging to an old countess with whom he is favored. To accomplish this quest, he is joined by the Captain, a former soldier disillusioned by life and its failures, and Kamel, an immigrant worker, all driven by the hope of the new wine and the dream of a collective adventure.
Cast
- Jean Carmet - Camadule
- Michel Galabru - Le Capitaine
- Rabah Loucif - Kamel
- Pierre Mondy - Georges
- Pierre Bertin - Le vieux Casseur
- Pascale Roberts - La femme de Georges
- Michel Blanc - Le fils du capitaine
- Paul Crauchet - Gaston, le patron du 1er bistrot
- Catherine Mongodin
- Jocelyn Canoen
Screenplay
Keywords
based on novel or book, road movie, french terroir
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived about?
- Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived, directed by Jean-Luc Voulfow in 1978, is a comedy inspired by the novel by René Fallet that depicts an incredible adventure set against a backdrop of French rurality and popular friendship. The film tells the story of Camadule, an enigmatic and endearing character, respected in his small café "Chez Gaston", where he shares anecdotes and mysteries. One day, his friends entrust him with the sacred mission of fetching several barrels of Beaujolais Nouveau, supposedly belonging to an old countess with whom he is favored. To accomplish this quest, he is joined by the Captain, a former soldier disillusioned by life and its failures, and Kamel, an immigrant worker, all driven by the hope of the new wine and the dream of a collective adventure.
- Who directed Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived?
- Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived was directed by Jean-Luc Voulfow.
- Who stars in Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived?
- Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived stars Jean Carmet, Michel Galabru, Rabah Loucif, Pierre Mondy, Pierre Bertin, Pascale Roberts.
- How long is Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived?
- Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived?
- Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived is a Comedy film.
- Where was Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived produced?
- Beaujolais Nouveau Is Arrived was produced in France.