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The Aubergine Is Well Stuffed
In L’AUBERGINE EST BIEN FARCIE, Cathy Duprey takes a job as a meter maid and immediately discovers that her sexy outfit drives men wild! With the help of her colleague, Mika Barthel, they walk the streets of Paris exchanging tickets for pleasure. A delightful slapstick comedy, co-starring Richard Allan, this 1981 classic is a rare X film recorded with live sound, allowing you to hear the real voices of the cast.
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Plot Summary
In a quaint English village, the annual village fete is thrown into chaos when the prize-winning aubergine for the vegetable competition goes missing. The eccentric villagers, each with their own peculiar secrets and rivalries, embark on a comical investigation to uncover the culprit. As suspicions fly and alliances shift, the quest for the aubergine unearths more than just a stolen vegetable, revealing the hidden dramas beneath the surface of their idyllic lives.
Critical Reception
While not a box office smash, 'The Aubergine Is Well Stuffed' garnered a cult following for its quirky humor and charming portrayal of English village life. Critics praised its witty script and strong performances, though some found its pacing occasionally uneven. It's often remembered as a fondly quirky, albeit niche, British comedy.
What Reviewers Say
Delightfully eccentric characters and a uniquely British sense of humor.
A charmingly absurd mystery that playfully satirizes small-town life.
The plot, while whimsical, occasionally meanders, relying heavily on character interactions.
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Fun Fact
The distinctive, slightly-too-large prize aubergine prop for the film was reportedly so heavy that it required two people to carry it during filming.
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