Summary
This satire concerns three French singing idols and their attempt to stay in the public eye. A press conference, backstage hedonism, psychedelia, manipulative managers and disc jockeys are portrayed as the pop culture is thoroughly and effectively lampooned in this independent feature.
Good for
- Friends night
- Thought-provoking
- Adults
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 60GoodWatch 60
Letterboxd · 205 ratings3.3/5
IMDb5.3
Running time
1 h 45 min
A typical length for music movies
typical 106105Half of all music movies run 94–120 min.
Released
1968
June 14, 1968
58 years ago
Genre
MusicLanguage
French
Original language
Made in
France
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityModerate
- Dark themesModerate
- Drug useNamed in the advisories
- Strong languageNamed in the advisories
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
and 8 more12 people
- Bulle Ogier'Gigi la Folle'
- Pierre Clémenti'Charly le Surineur'
- Jean-Pierre Kalfon'Simon le Magicien'
- Valérie LagrangeRosine
- Michèle MorettiMrs. Canasson
- Joël BarbouthMr. Canasson
- Philippe BruneauMr. Camel
- Marie-Claude Breton'La Nyasse'
Bernadette LafontSister Hilarité- FGFrancis GirodPécuchet
Jean-Marie SerreauCommissioner
Henry ChapierChief of staff of the Minister of the Armed Forces
Directing · 4
- Marc-Gilbert Guillaumin Director, Writer
- André Téchiné Assistant Director
- Ariane Litaize Script Supervisor
- Vincent Gardair Assistant Director
Production · 3
- Henry Zaphiratos Supervising Producer
- Maurice Delbez Production Manager
- Roger Rosen Unit Manager
Camera · 3
- Paul Rodier Camera Operator
- Gilbert Sarthre Still Photographer, Cinematography
- Christian Dupré First Assistant Camera
Editing · 2
- Jean Eustache Editor
- Francine Grubert Editor, Assistant Editor
Sound · 4
- Patrick Greussay Music
- Stéphane Vilar Music
- Gaston Dollet Sound
- Jean Nény Sound Mixer
Art · 1
- Laurent Gire Production Design
Costume & Make-Up · 3
- Jean Bouquin Costume Design
- Alain Folgoas Makeup Artist
- Gin Key Hair Stylist
Other crew · 1
- Jean Badal Cinematography
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