This Is Not a Comedy
This Is Not a Comedy

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This Is Not a Comedy

2021
Movie
105 min
Spanish

A comedian finds new meaning in his life when his best friend asks him to be her sperm donor, and he meets a girl who connects with the cosmos.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Maxime GiffardGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A disillusioned comedian, struggling with his career and personal life, decides to embark on a road trip across France in search of inspiration. Along the way, he encounters a series of eccentric characters and unexpected situations that challenge his perspective on life and humor. The journey forces him to confront his own insecurities and re-evaluate what it truly means to be funny.

Critical Reception

This Is Not a Comedy received a mixed reception from critics, who praised its heartfelt moments and the lead actor's performance but found the narrative occasionally uneven. Audiences seemed to connect with its blend of humor and melancholy, though some found its comedic elements lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its thoughtful exploration of existential dread disguised as comedy.

  • Some critics found the humor to be too subtle or infrequent.

  • The film's emotional core was often highlighted as its strongest element.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this title, making it difficult to provide a specific summary of their likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a relatively low budget, with much of the journey improvised between the director and the lead actor to capture a sense of spontaneity.

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