French comedy revisits life estate theme
At the beginning of the 1930s, a 59-year-old bachelor, condemned to death by his doctor, puts his property in Saint-Tropez on a life estate but insists on not dying. This premise forms the basis of the 1972 French comedy Le Viager, directed by Pierre Tchernia and written by him and René Goscinny.Cast features multiple roles and notable actors
The film features an impressive cast, including Michel Serrault, who plays the indestructible Louis Martinet and also portrays several other characters. Other notable actors include Claude Brasseur, Michel Galabru, Rosy Varte, Jean-Pierre Darras, Yves Robert, and Gérard Depardieu.Life estate theme sparks shared experiences
According to René Goscinny, as relayed by the INA website in the program Personnages de la vie, the subject of life estate is a delightful topic because it evokes reactions and shared experiences. Goscinny compared it to telling a story about an adventure at customs, where everyone has a similar tale to share.Film achieved significant success
The film was a significant success, with more than 2 million spectators attending in French theaters, and it reached nearly 2.2 million viewers. Tonight, the film will be shown on 6ter at 21h10.
