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Merci Zaza - La Folle Histoire de la Cage aux Folles (2023)

9.520231h 50mFR
DocumentaryHistory

Directed by Christophe Duchiron

Rating

9.5/10

Runtime

1h 50m

Language

FR

Release

May 30, 2023

Director

Christophe Duchiron

Overview

A look back at "La Cage aux Folles", which ran non-stop for five years, from February 1973, on the stage of the Théâtre du Palais Royal in Paris. At a time when homosexuality was considered a crime by the law, Poiret and Serrault achieved great success in boulevard theater. Their success continued o...

Cast

Jean Poiret

Jean Poiret

Self / Georges (archive footage)

Michel Serrault

Michel Serrault

Self / Zaza Napoli / Albin (archive footage)

Frédéric Norbert

Frédéric Norbert

Self

Bernard Murat

Bernard Murat

Self

Jacques Nerson

Jacques Nerson

Self

Alain Burosse

Alain Burosse

Self

Jean-Marie Besset

Jean-Marie Besset

Self

Michel Fau

Michel Fau

Self / Speakerine

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Merci Zaza - La Folle Histoire de la Cage aux Folles (2023), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A look back at "La Cage aux Folles", which ran non-stop for five years, from February 1973, on the stage of the Théâtre du Palais Royal in Paris. At a time when homosexuality was considered a crime by the law, Poiret and Serrault achieved great success in boulevard theater. Their success continued on the silver screen, with three Oscar nominations and a Broadway musical. Combining never-before-seen archives from the play, extracts from the film, confessions by Poiret and Serrault, and interviews with witnesses, this is the story of a wild epic.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Merci Zaza - La Folle Histoire de la Cage aux Folles. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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