Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad (1971)
In a cul-de-sac in the Faubourg-Saint-Antoine, Leon shares two rooms with his sister Marie. In one, he receives his clients: he is a tailor. In the other, Marie receives her own: she is a clairvoyant. Leon was happy until he learned what Marie was hiding from him. She is actually a prostitute, and Maxime, her supposed fiancé, is her pimp. On the same day, Leon also discovers love in the form of Arlette, a provincial young woman picked up by Marie.
Director: Jean-Daniel Pollet
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: March 1, 1971
Cast
- Bernadette Lafont - Marie Annassian
- Claude Melki - Léon
- Jean-Pierre Marielle - Maxime
- Chantal Goya - Arlette
- Christian de Tillière - The client sent by Albert
- Gérard Boucaron
- Vasilis Diamantopoulos - Porphyre Aristophanopoulos
- Jacques Doniol-Valcroze - The 1st customer
- François Dyrek - Rigouille
- Rémo Forlani - 'Gros Momo'
Screenplay
- Rémo Forlani (Dialogue)
- Jean-Daniel Pollet
Cinematography: Jean-Jacques Rochut
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean-Daniel Pollet
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad about?
- In a cul-de-sac in the Faubourg-Saint-Antoine, Leon shares two rooms with his sister Marie. In one, he receives his clients: he is a tailor. In the other, Marie receives her own: she is a clairvoyant. Leon was happy until he learned what Marie was hiding from him. She is actually a prostitute, and Maxime, her supposed fiancé, is her pimp. On the same day, Leon also discovers love in the form of Arlette, a provincial young woman picked up by Marie.
- Who directed Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad?
- Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad was directed by Jean-Daniel Pollet.
- Who stars in Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad?
- Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad stars Bernadette Lafont, Claude Melki, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Chantal Goya, Christian de Tillière, Gérard Boucaron.
- How long is Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad?
- Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad?
- Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad is a Comedy film.
- Where was Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad produced?
- Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad was produced in France.