Les Nouvelles brèves de comptoir
Les Nouvelles brèves de comptoir

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Les Nouvelles brèves de comptoir

1999
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French

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Jean-Michel RibesGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

This comedic film is based on the popular short stories of Pierre Dac and Francis Blanche, known for their absurdist and linguistic humor. It presents a series of vignettes and dialogues, often in a bar setting, where characters engage in witty, nonsensical, and philosophical conversations. The film captures the spirit of everyday French life through a lens of surreal and intelligent comedy.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'Les Nouvelles brèves de comptoir' was met with a generally positive reception, particularly for its faithful adaptation of beloved literary works and its stellar cast. Audiences familiar with the original 'brèves de comptoir' humor appreciated the film's commitment to its source material's witty and often absurd spirit.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its faithful adaptation of Pierre Dac and Francis Blanche's absurdist humor.

  • Appreciated for the performances of its veteran cast, especially Michel Serrault.

  • Lauded for its witty and intelligent dialogue that captures a unique brand of French comedy.

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Fun Fact

The film is a cinematic adaptation of the popular radio sketches and books by Pierre Dac and Francis Blanche, legendary figures in French absurdist and wordplay comedy.

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