Les Siffleurs

A young man inherits a large estate and discovers that it's haunted by the ghosts of former lovers of the previous owner. He finds himself caught between the living and the dead as he tries to sort out his romantic life. The film follows his humorous and often chaotic attempts to appease both the spectral residents and his earthly affections.

Les Siffleurs was a lighthearted comedy that received a generally positive, albeit unremarkable, reception upon its release. Critics often pointed to its whimsical premise and the charm of its cast, particularly Michel Serrault, as its main strengths. While not considered a groundbreaking film, it was seen as an enjoyable and diverting piece of French cinema from the era.

• Praised for its charmingly absurd premise involving ghosts and romance.
• Noted for strong comedic performances, especially from Michel Serrault.
• Considered a pleasant but not particularly memorable French comedy.

Google audience: Audience reception data for "Les Siffleurs" on Google is not readily available. However, similar comedies from the period often appealed to viewers looking for light entertainment and classic French humor.

The film's whimsical premise of dealing with a house full of ghosts, particularly those of previous romantic partners, was a somewhat popular trope in comedies of the 1960s, offering a lighthearted take on spectral encounters.