Strange Gardens (2003)
Lucien, 14, can’t understand why his father, a serious and respected teacher, makes a fool of himself by dressing up as a clown and giving a show. André, Lucien’s father’s best friend, feels for the teenager and decides to reveal something from their mutual past that will explain the reason for Lucien’s father’s strange behavior.
Director: Jean Becker
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: March 26, 2003
Cast
- Jacques Villeret - Jacques Pouzay
- André Dussollier - André Designy
- Thierry Lhermitte - Thierry Plaisance
- Benoît Magimel - Emile Bailleul
- Suzanne Flon - Marie Gerbier
- Isabelle Candelier - Louise, Jacques' wife
- Victor Garrivier - Félix Gerbier
- Bernard Collins - Bernd
- Damien Jouillerot - Lucien, Jacques's son
- Jean-Claude Durand - Raoul, aka 'Cul Fanny'
Screenplay
Music: Zbigniew Preisner
Cinematography: Jean-Marie Dreujou
Editing: Jacques Witta
Production: Canal+, France 2 Cinéma, France 3 Cinéma, ICE3, UGC
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean Becker
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Strange Gardens about?
- Lucien, 14, can’t understand why his father, a serious and respected teacher, makes a fool of himself by dressing up as a clown and giving a show. André, Lucien’s father’s best friend, feels for the teenager and decides to reveal something from their mutual past that will explain the reason for Lucien’s father’s strange behavior.
- Who directed Strange Gardens?
- Strange Gardens was directed by Jean Becker.
- Who stars in Strange Gardens?
- Strange Gardens stars Jacques Villeret, André Dussollier, Thierry Lhermitte, Benoît Magimel, Suzanne Flon, Isabelle Candelier.
- How long is Strange Gardens?
- Strange Gardens has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Strange Gardens?
- Strange Gardens is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Strange Gardens produced?
- Strange Gardens was produced in France.