May Fools

May Fools

1990 · 107 min · FR · 6.9 (71 votes)
Dir. Louis Malle · Starring Michel Piccoli, Miou-Miou, Michel Duchaussoy, Paulette Dubost, Harriet Walter, Bruno Carette · Music Stéphane Grappelli
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An eccentric family is re-united during the 1968 general strike in France, after the death of the grandmother.

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A chaotic, yet strangely warm, family reunion unfolds against a backdrop of social upheaval. Expect eccentric characters, unexpected revelations, and a bittersweet blend of humor and melancholy as they grapple with loss and legacy.

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