Feet in the Mayonnaise: The Irreverent Ones of the 70s
Feet in the Mayonnaise: The Irreverent Ones of the 70s

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Feet in the Mayonnaise: The Irreverent Ones of the 70s

2022
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56 min
French

In the early 1970s, Pompidou-era France, and soon Giscard d'Estaing's France, began to break free thanks to a few irreverent figures. Daniel Prévost, Pierre Desproges, Jean Yanne, Bertrand Blier, Patrick Dewaere, Gérard Depardieu, Miou-Miou, Coluche, Michel Polac, Professor Choron, and many others: all contributed to a culture whose influence still resonates with today's comedians. This documentary delves into this bygone era that gave birth to the new French irreverence.

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Director: Gérard KrawczykGenres: Documentary, History, Comedy

Plot Summary

This documentary takes a humorous and irreverent look back at the provocative comedies of the 1970s. It explores how these films pushed boundaries and reflected the changing social and cultural landscape of the era. Through archival footage and interviews, it revisits the iconic actors and directors who dared to be provocative.

Critical Reception

The documentary was generally well-received by audiences for its nostalgic and humorous approach to a significant period in French cinema. Critics often praised its selection of clips and the energetic commentary, though some found it to be a light-hearted rather than deeply analytical exploration of the subject matter.

What Reviewers Say

  • A fun and nostalgic trip through provocative 70s French comedy.

  • Features a great selection of memorable and outrageous film clips.

  • Offers a lighthearted but entertaining overview of a bygone era of cinema.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the documentary's effectiveness in evoking nostalgia and providing laughs through its celebration of bold 1970s comedies. Many appreciated the energetic presentation and the selection of classic, often risqué, film moments.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Les Pieds dans la mayonnaise' (Feet in the Mayonnaise), is a colloquial French expression that humorously suggests being in a messy or awkward situation, fitting for the often outrageous content of the 1970s comedies it explores.

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