French Twist
Gazon maudit
“A scorned wife. An outrageous affair. The perfect revenge.”
Synopsis
After learning of her husband's infidelities, a housewife invites an itinerant lesbian to move in with them. None of their lives will ever be the same again.
Top Cast
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Victoria Abril
Loli
Josiane Balasko
Marijo
Alain Chabat
Laurent Lafaye
Ticky Holgado
Antoine
Catherine Hiegel
Dany
Catherine Samie
Prostitute
Catherine Lachens
Fabienne, boss of the Sopha
Katrine Boorman
Emily Crumble
Véronique Barrault
Véro
Telsche Boorman
Dorothy Crumble
Sylvie Audcoeur
Ingrid
Michèle Bernier
Solange
Maureen Diot
Cristelle
Miguel Bosé
Diego, the young man
Jean-Luc Violet
Barman
Catherine Alias
Woman from the coffee shop
Philippe Berry
Rose seller
Anthony Martin
Pablo
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 23, 1996
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josiane Balasko
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Aubrée, Telsche Boorman, Josiane Balasko
- Original Score
- Manuel Malou
- Original Title
- Gazon maudit
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Flam, Renn Productions, TF1 Films Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josiane Balasko
Patrick Aubrée, Telsche Boorman, Josiane Balasko
Manuel Malou
Gérard de Battista
Claudine Merlin
Pierre Grunstein, Claude Berri
Department Leadership Roster
Josiane Balasko
Director
Carlos Conti
Production Design
Gérard de Battista
Director of Photography
Fabienne Katany
Costume Design
Manuel Malou
Original Music Composer
Claudine Merlin
Editor
Patrick Aubrée
Writer
Josiane Balasko
Writer
Claude Berri
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About French Twist
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is French Twist about?
After learning of her husband's infidelities, a housewife invites an itinerant lesbian to move in with them. None of their lives will ever be the same again.
Who directed French Twist?
French Twist was directed by Josiane Balasko.
Who stars in French Twist?
The principal cast of French Twist includes Victoria Abril, Josiane Balasko, Alain Chabat, Ticky Holgado, Catherine Hiegel.
When was French Twist released and how long is it?
French Twist was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for French Twist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for French Twist was composed by Manuel Malou.
What is the age rating and content advisory for French Twist?
French Twist holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).