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Vive La France
Kua and Teriki will soon get married. They live on the distant Tureia island in the French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean and have just been told that something is wrong with their son Maokis heart. It is a consequence of living only 100 km away from the island of Moruroa, where France has tested 193 atom bombs for 30 years. Several of their family members are sick and Moruroa can soon collapse, which can lead to a tsunami likely to drown all of them. Vive La France is a personal and intimate story about harvesting the consequences of the French atomic program.
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Plot Summary
A naive and patriotic farmer from a remote French village travels to Paris to participate in a national news broadcast, aiming to prove his love for France. He inadvertently gets caught up in a series of chaotic events, including a potential terrorist plot and an encounter with a notorious gangster, all while trying to express his deep affection for his country.
Critical Reception
Vive La France was met with generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and reliance on stereotypes. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many finding the humor to be uninspired and the social commentary superficial.
What Reviewers Say
Relies heavily on broad, often tired, French stereotypes for its humor.
The plot is thin and predictable, failing to offer any genuine surprises.
Despite its patriotic themes, the film lacks a certain charm or wit to elevate it.
Google audience: Google users found the film to be a disappointment, with many criticizing its lack of originality and dated comedic style. Some viewers appreciated the intended patriotic sentiment, but the majority felt it did not translate into an enjoyable movie experience.
Fun Fact
The film was criticized by some for its portrayal of certain stereotypes, which led to debates about its satirical intent versus its potential to reinforce them.
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