Les gars du front
Les gars du front

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Les gars du front

2014
Movie
19 min
French

The story of the founding of the FLQ.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Dominique Abel, Fiona GordonGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

In this absurd comedy, two bumbling inventors, Dom and Flo, present their latest creation at a grand exhibition: a magnificent, albeit slightly wobbly, boat designed for land. Their presentation is disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious woman, Martha, who claims one of their previous inventions belongs to her. As they try to unravel the mystery and recover the supposed stolen item, their inventive spirit leads them on a series of comical misadventures.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'Les gars du front' was met with a mixed to positive reception, with many critics appreciating the duo's signature deadpan humor and surrealist sensibilities. Audience reactions varied, with some embracing the quirky narrative and visual gags, while others found the pacing and lack of conventional plot somewhat challenging.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique and often hilarious physical comedy.

  • Appreciated for its distinctive, quirky sense of humor and visual inventiveness.

  • Some found the surreal narrative and slow pace less engaging.

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Fun Fact

Dominique Abel and Fiona Gordon are a real-life creative and romantic partnership, and their films often feature their distinctive style of observational comedy and physical gags.

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