Chouchou

Chouchou

2003 · 105 min · FR · 5.3 (431 votes)
Dir. Merzak Allouache · Starring Gad Elmaleh, Alain Chabat, Claude Brasseur, Roschdy Zem, Catherine Frot, Julien Courbey · Music Germinal Tenas
Comedy

Choukri, alias Chouchou, a transvestite Maghrebi with clear eyes, comes illegally to Paris to find his nephew. Hired as an assistant by a psychotherapist, known for his good mood, he also work as a waiter in a transvestite cabaret of Clichy where he meets Stanislas.

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A charmingly offbeat French comedy that balances humor with genuine pathos. It's a warm, witty exploration of identity and connection, set against the backdrop of Paris, offering a unique and touching perspective.

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