Cocagne is a 1961 French-Italian comedy film directed by Maurice Cloche and starring Fernandel, Dora Doll and Leda Gloria.[1] A simple man unexpectedly gains enormous fame as a celebrated artist, to the scepticism of his family and friends.
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Directed by | Maurice Cloche |
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Produced by | Bernard Roland |
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Cinematography | Roger Hubert |
Edited by | Fanchette Mazin |
Music by | Jean Leccia |
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Distributed by | Société nouvelle de cinématographie |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
Countries | France Italy |
Language | French |
It was shot at the Billancourt Studios in Paris with location shooting in Arles and the Camargue. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jacques Paris.
Plot
editMarc-Antoine, a garbage truck driver in Arles, lives a quiet life with his wife, Mélanie, and their two children. When the local petanque club's mascot is stolen, Marc-Antoine suggests painting a new one. His artwork makes him a local sensation, leading him to leave his family for a painting venture with a young waitress named Hélène. However, he soon realizes that his newfound success feels empty and dishonest. Understanding that true happiness lies with his family and friends, Marc-Antoine returns to his simple life without any regrets.
Cast
edit- Fernandel as Marc-Antoine
- Dora Doll as Hélène
- Leda Gloria as Mélanie
- Rellys as Septime
- Andrex as Amedee
- René Génin as Mathias
- Paul Préboist as Banane
- Edmond Ardisson as Un collègue de Marc-Antoine
- Paul Boussard as Claude
- José Casa as Un collègue de Marc-Antoine
- Jean Franval as Un habitué du bistrot
- Marie-Thérèse Izar as Augusta
- Josette Jordan as Mireille
- Julien Maffre as Le facteur
- Léon Zitrone as himself
- Memmo Carotenuto as Mauricio, le cinéaste
- Roberto Risso as Vincente
- Marie-Therese Eicholtzer as Louise
- Pierre Mirat as Le docteur
References
edit- ^ Goble p.18
Bibliography
edit- Goble, Alan. The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film. Walter de Gruyter, 1999.
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