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Féfé de Broadway
Maria, a great tragedian, has desires for radical change in her career. Singing, dancing, changing registers and getting younger: it has become an obsession. To get there, she calls on her ex-lover Simon whom she left in the past, who has become a popular choreographer for stars on Broadway. The reunion is somewhat tormented ...
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Plot Summary
Féfé, a somewhat naive and eccentric man, dreams of making it big on Broadway. He travels to New York with his friend, only to find that the reality of the American entertainment industry is far from his glamorous expectations. Along the way, he encounters various characters and situations that test his resolve and his understanding of success.
Critical Reception
Féfé de Broadway was a comedic film that aimed to provide lighthearted entertainment, drawing on the popular appeal of its lead actor, Coluche. While it didn't achieve significant critical acclaim, it was generally seen as a harmless, albeit somewhat predictable, comedy that appealed to audiences looking for straightforward laughs.
What Reviewers Say
A lighthearted comedy with a fish-out-of-water premise.
Relies heavily on the comedic performance of Coluche.
Simple plot with predictable humor.
Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this film. However, it is generally considered a typical French comedy from its era, likely enjoyed for its star power rather than its critical depth.
Fun Fact
The film features a notable cameo by Gérard Depardieu, who was already a major star in French cinema at the time.
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