What a Flash!
Synopsis
The producers of this French film took approximately 100 people, put them on a soundstage and had them improvise this film based on the premise that they are on a spaceship escaping from the dictators of earth and only have a few days to live. Improvisation is a dangerous art-form; unprepared amateurs invariably come up with gross caricatures when challenged to improvise. The actors' choices in this film include an allegorical pageant of the life of Jesus, a marriage, an orgy, and some genuinely affectionate moments. Nonetheless, as an experimental effort in large-group improvisation, the film is instructive. - Clarke Fountain, Rovi
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Michel Barjol
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Michel Barjol
- Original Title
- What a Flash!
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Marquise
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Michel Barjol
Jean-Michel Barjol
Renan Pollès
Jacques Portet
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Portet
Producer
Jean-Michel Barjol
Director
Jean-Michel Barjol
Writer
Renan Pollès
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About What a Flash!
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What is What a Flash! about?
The producers of this French film took approximately 100 people, put them on a soundstage and had them improvise this film based on the premise that they are on a spaceship escaping from the dictators of earth and only have a few days to live. Improvisation is a dangerous art-form; unprepared amateurs invariably come up with gross caricatures when challenged to improvise. The actors' choices in this film include an allegorical pageant of the life of Jesus, a marriage, an orgy, and some genuinely affectionate moments. Nonetheless, as an experimental effort in large-group improvisation, the film is instructive. - Clarke Fountain, Rovi
Who directed What a Flash!?
What a Flash! was directed by Jean-Michel Barjol.
Who stars in What a Flash!?
The principal cast of What a Flash! includes Kavi Alexander, Jérôme Baboulène, Georges Bécot, Alain Bellaïche, Jean-Michel Boissier.
When was What a Flash! released and how long is it?
What a Flash! was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.