The Big Ceremonial (1969)
Fantasy is a favourite theme for directors, since it enables them to give vent to diabolical situations with unlimited licence. This film is of this category. It is the story of a jealous and protective mother who allows her son only home-made dolls to satisfy his sick fantasy. But as in all fairy stories, there comes a day when a real, warm girl enters the sheltered life of the son. His natural and innate thirsts for oddities soon make him repeat on the girl what, until then, he has been doing with the dolls. The story then evolves into a fight of wills between the mother and the girl.
Director: Pierre-Alain Jolivet
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: October 6, 1969
Cast
- Ginette Leclerc - La mère
- Michel Tureau - Cavanosa
- Marcella Saint-Amant - Syl
- Fernando Arrabal - Le vendeur de lingerie
- Jean-Daniel Ehrmann - L'amant de Syl
- Roger Lumont - L'homme du train
- Marie-France Le Signe
- Chantal Torres
Screenplay
- Fernando Arrabal (Theatre Play)
- Pierre-Alain Jolivet
- Serge Gance
Production: Alcinter
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Big Ceremonial about?
- Fantasy is a favourite theme for directors, since it enables them to give vent to diabolical situations with unlimited licence. This film is of this category. It is the story of a jealous and protective mother who allows her son only home-made dolls to satisfy his sick fantasy. But as in all fairy stories, there comes a day when a real, warm girl enters the sheltered life of the son. His natural and innate thirsts for oddities soon make him repeat on the girl what, until then, he has been doing with the dolls. The story then evolves into a fight of wills between the mother and the girl.
- Who directed The Big Ceremonial?
- The Big Ceremonial was directed by Pierre-Alain Jolivet.
- Who stars in The Big Ceremonial?
- The Big Ceremonial stars Ginette Leclerc, Michel Tureau, Marcella Saint-Amant, Fernando Arrabal, Jean-Daniel Ehrmann, Roger Lumont.
- How long is The Big Ceremonial?
- The Big Ceremonial has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is The Big Ceremonial?
- The Big Ceremonial is a Drama film.
- Where was The Big Ceremonial produced?
- The Big Ceremonial was produced in France.