French films have always been popular and loved by audiences around the world. Comedies stand out especially against this background. What are the best French comedies and what are these films about?
France knows how to make good and funny comedies. And this has been going on for fifty years. During this time, more than one generation of actors has changed, but their skills are passed on from generation to generation.
TOP 5 old French comedies of all time
1. Toy (1976)
The film, filmed in 1976, immediately won the love of the audience. The film tells about a young man who becomes a living toy for a minor millionaire. There are many different comic episodes in the film, but in general it touches on the social problem of the relationship between rich and poor people. This is one of the first starring roles in the movie of actor Pierre Richard.
2. Taxi (1998)
This comedy literally blew up the world of cinema. The success of the film was unprecedented, which was reflected in the creation of four more parts of this film. The story of a young taxi driver Daniel and his super-fast car was immediately remembered and loved. This comedy can be watched several times and every time it will be like the first.
3. Fantômas (1964)
The film starred the two main stars of French cinema of those times, Jean Marais and Louis De Funes. The last actor was generally remembered by the audience exclusively as a comedian at all times. The film "Fantomas" was a breakthrough at that time. For the first time, the latest achievements of cinema were used in it. The film tells about the confrontation between Commissioner Juve and a bandit named Fantômas, who is a master of reincarnation. You can find out who will win in the end if you watch this good film.
4. Ace of the aces (1982)
A stunning comedy that tells about the times of the 1936 Olympic Games in Germany. This just happened on the eve of the Second World War. The filmmakers completely and completely laughed at Hitler and his entourage. The main role in the film was played by the indefatigable Jean-Paul Belmondo.
5. Unlucky (1981)
The comedy tells about the search for an unlucky girl, the daughter of a millionaire. He hires a detective to find her. And he, in turn, finds the same unlucky person to help him. The comedy stars such stars as Pierre Richard and Gerard Depardieu.
TOP 5 modern French comedies
1. Asterix and Obelix in Britain (2012)
This is the last picture at the moment about the adventures of the two Gali heroes Asterix and Obelix. Various adventures constantly happen to them, and they get involved in scrapes, from which they then safely crawl out. This time the heroes will travel to Britain.
2. Crazy wedding (2014)
This is a modern French comedy in the glorious tradition of yesteryear. According to the plot, in one family, three daughters are already married and it is the turn of the last of them. The previous three sisters married an Arab, a Chinese and a Jew. Parents hope that at least the last daughter will choose a normal husband for herself. But it turns out that he is completely dark-skinned. In this film, all the audience starts laughing at the beginning, and so it continues until the end.
3. Crazy teachers (2013)
Another French comedy about the student life of adolescents and their relationship with teachers. The lousy lyceum in the country is on the verge of closing and only successful passing of exams will allow the educational institution to stay afloat. And then the director gathers a special group of teachers to prepare children for them. But each of the teachers has its own quirks.
4. Nine Lives (2016)
This inimitable comedy tells how a rich man must atone for his sins after a terrible accident. And for this he was placed in the body of a cat, which is adored by the hero's daughter. The film is full of humor and complemented by excellent acting.
5. Married for 2 days (2012)
A light French comedy about a girl who believed in a family curse. All her relatives in their first marriage lived no more than two days. Then came the divorce. And the heroine tries to deceive fate and first marry an unfamiliar person. But you can't escape fate.
These funny French comedies are a must-see for the whole family in order to get a lot of positive emotions for a long time.
