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Cocagne (film)

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Cocagne
Directed byMaurice Cloche
Written by
Produced byBernard Roland
Starring
CinematographyRoger Hubert
Edited byFanchette Mazin
Music byJean Leccia
Production
companies
  • David Films
  • Jad Films
  • Paris Elysées Films
Distributed bySociété nouvelle de cinématographie
Release date
  • 8 March 1961 (1961-03-08)
Running time
92 minutes
CountriesFrance
Italy
LanguageFrench

Cocagne is a 1961 French-Italian comedy film directed by Maurice Cloche and starring Fernandel, Dora Doll and Leda Gloria.[1] A simple man unexpectedly gains enormous fame as a celebrated artist, to the scepticism of his family and friends.

It was shot at the Billancourt Studios in Paris with location shooting in Arles and the Camargue. The film's sets were designed by the art director Jacques Paris.

Plot

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Marc-Antoine, a garbage truck driver in Arles, lives a quiet life with his wife, Mélanie, and their two children. When the local petanque club's mascot is stolen, Marc-Antoine suggests painting a new one. His artwork makes him a local sensation, leading him to leave his family for a painting venture with a young waitress named Hélène. However, he soon realizes that his newfound success feels empty and dishonest. Understanding that true happiness lies with his family and friends, Marc-Antoine returns to his simple life without any regrets.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Goble p.18

Bibliography

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  • Goble, Alan. The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film. Walter de Gruyter, 1999.
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