Chouchou
Synopsis
Choukri, alias Chouchou, a transvestite Maghrebi with clear eyes, comes illegally to Paris to find his nephew. Hired as an assistant by a psychotherapist, known for his good mood, he also work as a waiter in a transvestite cabaret of Clichy where he meets Stanislas.
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Gad Elmaleh
Choukri, alias Chouchou
Alain Chabat
Stanislas de la Tour-Maubourg
Claude Brasseur
Père Léon
Roschdy Zem
Frère Jean
Catherine Frot
Le docteur Nicole Milovavovich
Julien Courbey
Yekea
Fawzi B. Saichi
Le voiturier du salon de thé
Arié Elmaleh
Vanessa
Yacine Mesbah
Djamila
Micheline Presle
La mère de Stanislas
Jacques Sereys
Le père de Stanislas
Michaël Youn
Le transformiste brésilien
Stéphane Boucher
L'inspecteur Grégoire
Olivia Dessolin
L'apparition
Anne Marivin
La vendeuse supermarché
Charlotte Kady
Le commissaire Molino
Rochelle Redfield
La touriste américaine
Jean-Paul Comart
Le commissaire Molino
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 8, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Merzak Allouache
- Screenplay & Story
- Gad Elmaleh, Merzak Allouache
- Original Score
- Germinal Tenas, Gilles Tinayre
- Original Title
- Chouchou
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Fechner Audiovisuel, KS2 Productions, Eclair numérique
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Merzak Allouache
Gad Elmaleh, Merzak Allouache
Germinal Tenas, Gilles Tinayre
Laurent Machuel
Department Leadership Roster
Merzak Allouache
Director
Germinal Tenas
Original Music Composer
Gilles Tinayre
Original Music Composer
Laurent Machuel
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chouchou
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What is Chouchou about?
Choukri, alias Chouchou, a transvestite Maghrebi with clear eyes, comes illegally to Paris to find his nephew. Hired as an assistant by a psychotherapist, known for his good mood, he also work as a waiter in a transvestite cabaret of Clichy where he meets Stanislas.
Who directed Chouchou?
Chouchou was directed by Merzak Allouache.
Who stars in Chouchou?
The principal cast of Chouchou includes Gad Elmaleh, Alain Chabat, Claude Brasseur, Roschdy Zem, Catherine Frot.
When was Chouchou released and how long is it?
Chouchou was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Chouchou?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chouchou was composed by Germinal Tenas, Gilles Tinayre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chouchou?
Chouchou holds official age classifications: FR: TP.