La Pagaille
Synopsis
To a non-French speaker, the word La Pagaille looks charming, elegant, even tidy. However, it means "a mess," and a mess is just what the happily divorced Martin gets into when he and his ex-wife Brigitte, the mother of his children, rekindle their long-dormant relationship and announce that they intend to move back in together. Not only do the children find this whole thing confusing, but the husband's and the wife's lovers are equally befuddled. Add to that the need for Martin to meet Brigitte's lover and vice-versa, and you have the beginnings of a mess. When it begins to seem to Brigitte's former lover that he has offended the Muslims with a book he translated and he is slated for death, the whole thing grows yet more complicated. In this comedy, this list only scratches the surface of the messes these people must confront.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pascal Thomas
- Original Title
- La Pagaille
- Country of Origin
- Canada, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pascal Thomas
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What is La Pagaille about?
To a non-French speaker, the word La Pagaille looks charming, elegant, even tidy. However, it means "a mess," and a mess is just what the happily divorced Martin gets into when he and his ex-wife Brigitte, the mother of his children, rekindle their long-dormant relationship and announce that they intend to move back in together. Not only do the children find this whole thing confusing, but the husband's and the wife's lovers are equally befuddled. Add to that the need for Martin to meet Brigitte's lover and vice-versa, and you have the beginnings of a mess. When it begins to seem to Brigitte's former lover that he has offended the Muslims with a book he translated and he is slated for death, the whole thing grows yet more complicated. In this comedy, this list only scratches the surface of the messes these people must confront.
Who directed La Pagaille?
La Pagaille was directed by Pascal Thomas.
Who stars in La Pagaille?
The principal cast of La Pagaille includes Rémy Girard, François Périer, Patrick Chesnais, Clément Thomas.
When was La Pagaille released and how long is it?
La Pagaille was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.