Les 4 saisons d'Espigoule (1999)
Filmmaker Christian Philibert takes a tongue-in-cheek look at his old hometown in this mock-documentary about a small French community and the people who live there. In Les 4 Saisons d'Espigoule, Philibert returns to the town where he grew up (and left when he was 25) to film the residents for a year. In addition to capturing Espigoule's annual Goat Rodeo and New Year's Eve costumes, the audience gets an inside look at the backbone of the local economy (sheep herding) and a night of big excitement (a bingo match). We also meet a few of the locals, who show off their talents (painting, classical piano, imitating Liza Minnelli). While scripted in advance by Philibert, the film was indeed shot in his hometown, and the "actors" playing the citizens of Espigoule actually do live there.
Cast
- Jacques Bastide - Le poète
- Jean-Marc Ravera - Le patron du café
- Fernande Béraud - La « râleuse »
- Alain Passet - Le peintre rebelle
- Christian Comte - Le sculpteur
- Roger Lanfranchi - Le « mielleux »
- Jean-Christophe Ambiel - Le dentiste
- Philippe Bastide - L'édenté
- Yann Rouvin - Le chasseur
- Gareth Argaut - Le prêtre
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Les 4 saisons d'Espigoule about?
- Filmmaker Christian Philibert takes a tongue-in-cheek look at his old hometown in this mock-documentary about a small French community and the people who live there. In Les 4 Saisons d'Espigoule, Philibert returns to the town where he grew up (and left when he was 25) to film the residents for a year. In addition to capturing Espigoule's annual Goat Rodeo and New Year's Eve costumes, the audience gets an inside look at the backbone of the local economy (sheep herding) and a night of big excitement (a bingo match). We also meet a few of the locals, who show off their talents (painting, classical piano, imitating Liza Minnelli). While scripted in advance by Philibert, the film was indeed shot in his hometown, and the "actors" playing the citizens of Espigoule actually do live there.
- Who directed Les 4 saisons d'Espigoule?
- Les 4 saisons d'Espigoule was directed by Christian Philibert.
- Who stars in Les 4 saisons d'Espigoule?
- Les 4 saisons d'Espigoule stars Jacques Bastide, Jean-Marc Ravera, Fernande Béraud, Alain Passet, Christian Comte, Roger Lanfranchi.
- How long is Les 4 saisons d'Espigoule?
- Les 4 saisons d'Espigoule has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Les 4 saisons d'Espigoule?
- Les 4 saisons d'Espigoule is a Documentary, Comedy film.
- Where was Les 4 saisons d'Espigoule produced?
- Les 4 saisons d'Espigoule was produced in France.