Bonsoir (1994)

  • CategoryComedy
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Runtime1h 25m
  • DirectorJean-Pierre Mocky
  • IMDb Rating4.4
  • Year1994
  • Release dateJan 19, 1994
  • StarsMichel Serrault, Marie-Christine Barrault, Claude Jade, Corinne Le Poulain
Bonsoir

Bonsoir

Comedy

Having first lost his wife then his job as a tweed tailor, Alex Ponttin has devised a novel way to keep himself in touch with society. He admits himself into people's homes, by pretending to be a relative or an official, and persuading his victims to give him a night's free board: He finds at first a lunch at the horrible couple Dumont, where a thief follows him for a robbery. Alex spent an evening in front of TV at Marie, mother of seven children. He runs from Marie to find an evening and a new bed at the home of charming but shy lesbian Caroline and her funny lover Gloria. To save her inheritance, Caroline - accused for her homosexuality by her horrible sister Catherine - tells her aunt Amélie, that Gloria is her secretary and Alex her lover. So Alex has to present himself nude in Caroline's bed. He saves Carolines inheritance. The police officers investigating the case are so terminally stupid that Alex has little chance of being arrested.

Bonsoir Synopsis

Bonsoir (1994) holds a 4.4/10 audience rating on 1337x. This captivating Comedy film delivers a memorable cinematic experience from start to finish. Directed by Jean-Pierre Mocky, the film showcases masterful storytelling and visual artistry. Featuring standout performances from Michel Serrault, Marie-Christine Barrault, Claude Jade, the cast brings depth and authenticity to every scene. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Having first lost his wife then his job as a tweed tailor, Alex Ponttin has devised a novel way to keep himself in touch with society. He admits himself into people's homes, by pretending to be a rela...