Cocagne
Originally released in 1961. Cocagne is a comedy film. directed by Maurice Cloche.
Synopsis
As the driver of a garbage truck in Arles, Marc-Antoine leads a quiet life with his wife, Mélanie, and their two children. When Amédée's "Fanny" is stolen from the bouliste club, Marc-Antoine offers to repaint another one. As soon as the work is finished, he becomes a local celebrity and, intoxicated by his new-found fame, leaves his family to go with Hélène, the young waitress, to his friend Septime's house in the Camargue to take up painting. Eventually, Marc-Antoine realizes that he is dissatisfied and that his success seems dishonest. He realizes that happiness awaits him with his wife, children and friends, and resumes his simple life without remorse.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 8, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Paris Elysées Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cocagne about?
As the driver of a garbage truck in Arles, Marc-Antoine leads a quiet life with his wife, Mélanie, and their two children. When Amédée's "Fanny" is stolen from the bouliste club, Marc-Antoine of...
Who directed Cocagne?
Cocagne was directed by Maurice Cloche.
How long is Cocagne?
Cocagne has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Cocagne released?
Cocagne was released on March 8, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cocagne?
The main cast of Cocagne includes Fernandel, Dora Doll, Rellys, Andrex, Leda Gloria.