Strange Gardens
Originally released in 2003. Strange Gardens is a comedy/drama film. directed by Jean Becker.
Starring Jacques Villeret, André Dussollier, and Thierry Lhermitte
Synopsis
Lucien, 14, can’t understand why his father, a serious and respected teacher, makes a fool of himself by dressing up as a clown and giving a show. André, Lucien’s father’s best friend, feels for the teenager and decides to reveal something from their mutual past that will explain the reason for Lucien’s father’s strange behavior.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 26, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (124 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jacques Villeret
as Jacques Pouzay
André Dussollier
as André Designy
Thierry Lhermitte
as Thierry Plaisance
Benoît Magimel
as Emile Bailleul
Suzanne Flon
as Marie Gerbier
Isabelle Candelier
as Louise, Jacques' wife
Victor Garrivier
as Félix Gerbier
Bernard Collins
as Bernd
Damien Jouillerot
as Lucien, Jacques's son
Jean-Claude Durand
as Raoul, aka 'Cul Fanny'
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Canal+
- France 2 Cinéma
- France 3 Cinéma
- ICE3
- UGC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Strange Gardens about?
Lucien, 14, can’t understand why his father, a serious and respected teacher, makes a fool of himself by dressing up as a clown and giving a show. André, Lucien’s father’s best friend, feels...
Who directed Strange Gardens?
Strange Gardens was directed by Jean Becker.
How long is Strange Gardens?
Strange Gardens has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Strange Gardens released?
Strange Gardens was released on March 26, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Strange Gardens?
The main cast of Strange Gardens includes Jacques Villeret, André Dussollier, Thierry Lhermitte, Benoît Magimel, Suzanne Flon.
Is Strange Gardens worth watching?
Strange Gardens has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 124 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.