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Gros câlin(1979)

Comedy

Status: Released

Date: 1979-12-05

40%

1 Votes

Time: 1h 35m

Overview:

Monsieur Cousin, a lonely Parisian statistician, shares his small apartment with a python named Gros-Câlin, seeking warmth and companionship. Infatuated with his coworker, Mlle Dreyfus, he awkwardly tries to win her affection, misinterpreting social cues and struggling with human connection. His eccentric attachment to the snake alienates him further, as his longing for intimacy blurs the line between reality and fantasy. Despite seeking advice and making misguided attempts at love, he remains isolated. The film follows his tragicomic struggle, ending ambiguously as he grapples with his unfulfilled need for human warmth.

Languages: Italian.

Countries:

Movie: Gros câlin

Top 7 Billed Cast

Jean Carmet

Emile Cousin

Marthe Villalonga

Mrs. Astrid

Francis Perrin

The taxi driver

Alvaro Vitali

Stretcher bearer

Enrico Maria Salerno

The President

Nino Manfredi

Parisi

Véronique Mucret

Véronique Mucret

Irénée Dreyfuss

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Overview
Monsieur Cousin, a lonely Parisian statistician, shares his small apartment with a python named Gros-Câlin, seeking warmth and companionship. Infatuated with his coworker, Mlle Dreyfus, he awkwardly tries to win her affection, misinterpreting social cues and struggling with human connection. His eccentric attachment to the snake alienates him further, as his longing for intimacy blurs the line between reality and fantasy. Despite seeking advice and making misguided attempts at love, he remains isolated. The film follows his tragicomic struggle, ending ambiguously as he grapples with his unfulfilled need for human warmth.
Release Date
1979-12-05
Average
4
Rating:
2.0 starts
Tagline
Genres
Comedy
Languages:
Italiano

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