Idiot in Paris (1967)
Goubi, the simpleton of his village in the French Department Allier, has but one wish: to see Paris. One day, the truckers Grafouillère deposit a drunk Goubi in the biggest market of Paris (the "Halles"). The poor man is completely lost, but the meat merchant Dessertine takes him under his wings when he hears that Goubi was likewise 'raised by the State'...
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Serge Korber, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Jean Lefebvre, Dany Carrel, Bernard Blier, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Jean Lefebvre
as Goubi, le "bredin" du village
Dany Carrel
as Juliette, dite "La fleur"
Bernard Blier
as Léon Dessertine, mandataire en viandes et ancien de l'assistance
Robert Dalban
as Patouilloux, le maire de Jaligny
Bernadette Lafont
as La Berthe Patouilloux, la fille du maire
Paul Préboist
as Le gardien du parc public
Yves Robert
as Marcel Pitou, l'évadé des HLM
André Pousse
as Marcel, le chauffeur de taxi
Jean Carmet
as Ernest Grafouillères, transporteur de légumes
Albert Rémy
as Rabichon, le restaurateur
Pierre Richard
as Un agent de police
Dominique Zardi
as Le passant qui trouve la musique de Goubi "belle"Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 90 min |
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