Le Rire de ma mère
Le Rire de ma mère

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Le Rire de ma mère

2018
Movie
96 min
French

A young boy has to deal with increasing family and school pressures as his mother's disease worsens.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Benoît Delépine, Gustave KervernGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Two brothers, struggling to make ends meet, decide to enter a dog-training competition to win a substantial prize. Their journey is fraught with comedic mishaps and unexpected challenges as they navigate the eccentric world of dog shows and their own strained relationship.

Critical Reception

The film was met with a mixed to positive reception, often praised for its quirky humor and the chemistry between its lead actors. However, some critics found the narrative to be somewhat predictable and the pacing uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eccentric, deadpan humor.

  • The comedic chemistry between the directors/actors is a highlight.

  • Some found the plot to be a bit too simplistic or meandering.

Google audience: Audience reception information for this film on Google is not readily available.

Fun Fact

The film is a product of the distinctive comedic style of Benoît Delépine and Gustave Kervern, known for their absurdist and socially critical humor, often featuring themselves as actors in their films.

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