Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad
L'amour c'est gai, l'amour c'est triste
Synopsis
In a cul-de-sac in the Faubourg-Saint-Antoine, Leon shares two rooms with his sister Marie. In one, he receives his clients: he is a tailor. In the other, Marie receives her own: she is a clairvoyant. Leon was happy until he learned what Marie was hiding from him. She is actually a prostitute, and Maxime, her supposed fiancé, is her pimp. On the same day, Leon also discovers love in the form of Arlette, a provincial young woman picked up by Marie.
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Bernadette Lafont
Marie Annassian
Claude Melki
Léon
Jean-Pierre Marielle
Maxime
Chantal Goya
Arlette
Christian de Tillière
The client sent by Albert
Gérard Boucaron
Vasilis Diamantopoulos
Porphyre Aristophanopoulos
Jacques Doniol-Valcroze
The 1st customer
François Dyrek
Rigouille
Rémo Forlani
'Gros Momo'
Henri Guybet
Leon's friend
Anne Jennifer
Luc Moullet
Denise Péron
Mrs. Pompoudin
Jacques Robiolles
Philippe
Rufus
Charles
Dominique Zardi
Marcel Dalio
Mr. Paul
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Daniel Pollet
- Screenplay & Story
- Rémo Forlani, Jean-Daniel Pollet
- Original Score
- Jean-Jacques Debout
- Original Title
- L'amour c'est gai, l'amour c'est triste
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Daniel Pollet
Rémo Forlani, Jean-Daniel Pollet
Jean-Jacques Debout
Jean-Jacques Rochut
Anatole Dauman
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Daniel Pollet
Director
Anatole Dauman
Producer
Jenny Pollet
Costume Design
Jean-Daniel Pollet
Writer
Jean-Jacques Debout
Original Music Composer
Jean-Jacques Rochut
Director of Photography
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What is Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad about?
In a cul-de-sac in the Faubourg-Saint-Antoine, Leon shares two rooms with his sister Marie. In one, he receives his clients: he is a tailor. In the other, Marie receives her own: she is a clairvoyant. Leon was happy until he learned what Marie was hiding from him. She is actually a prostitute, and Maxime, her supposed fiancé, is her pimp. On the same day, Leon also discovers love in the form of Arlette, a provincial young woman picked up by Marie.
Who directed Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad?
Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad was directed by Jean-Daniel Pollet.
Who stars in Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad?
The principal cast of Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad includes Bernadette Lafont, Claude Melki, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Chantal Goya, Christian de Tillière.
When was Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad released and how long is it?
Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad was composed by Jean-Jacques Debout.