Statistics show that there are twice as many funerals as marriages. In a well-organised society, fairness would dictate that there should be one funeral parlour for every two. This is far from the case! However, an effort has been made in this area by Société France-Noces. From the outset, this company has standardised wedding clothes, … Continued
With the snow comes the great ski competitions. But this is a fantastic struggle in which each jumper deploys great efforts of imagination and astuteness, often unorthodox, to win. This film simultaneously uses the resources of live action and pen and brush drawings made directly on film.
Original title : Dans le vieux châlet The real protagonist of this film is a pair of skis which, before being burnt in the fireplace of a chalet, recalls his life from the forest of his childhood to the moment of his death in the mountains following the fall of a beautiful woman. The film … Continued
Original title : Deux petits anges Gideon, an eccentric character and friend of the family, disturbs two children playing Tarzan on the family estate. The children, unhappy at the intrusion, set a series of traps for Gideon to avoid being caught out. Gideon is caught in all these traps and emerges soaked, crumpled and in … Continued
Original title : Cinq cents millions d’andouilles “Any resemblance between this film and an actual documentary is purely coincidental”, say the credits. Is this precaution necessary? To be honest, it seems somewhat superfluous in this film, which looks at the many aspects of the problems posed by the production and consumption of andouille sausages. … … Continued
Original title : Comment vous êtes volés… aux cartes To show the difference between the work of a card manipulator and a card cheat, Jean Valton presents some of the best tricks in his illusionist act. As soon as the curtain falls, he stops playing cards. It’s an example that should be emulated not only … Continued
Original title : Un Certain animal Two characters confront each other in this film: the multi-faceted woman, at turns a wild young girl and a sophisticated socialite, and, opposite her, the microscope that examines her with a mocking eye. Female charms flash across the screen, magnified several hundred times. We go from the eyes to … Continued
Original title : C’est l’heure In his hovel, a young Arab man sings to the accompaniment of his guitar. He believes in his chance and looks forward to it, especially since meeting a man who appreciates his talent. But Alilou, as his name is, is in no hurry. With his mind at ease, he sings … Continued
Original title : C’est pour demain After dinner, the head of a family of modest means discusses with his family the composition of the menu to be offered the next day to a certain Mokrane, a person who should be received with great consideration. The menu is drawn up with some difficulty and the family … Continued
Original title : La Bonne affaire On the banks of a river, Amar and Ali, two unemployed actors, fish for gudgeon without success. Worse still, they take the bait offered to them by a certain Alek, who claims that their acting skills would work wonders in business. Alek just happens to know of a bakery … Continued