French comedies are distinguished by a special subtle humor combined with humanity, which is why they are so loved by many viewers. The description of the article includes the best French comedies list for the entire existence of the cinema.
10. Gendarme of Saint-Tropez
«Gendarme of Saint-Tropez"(1964) - the good old French comedy, which is included in 10 the best films of all time. The eccentric gendarme Kryuchot moves with his charming daughter Nicole to the town of Saint-Tropez to continue his service. Delusional thoughts do not leave Kryusho alone for a minute, which ends in abuse of authority. The gendarme has to be torn between work and looking after the frivolous daughter. A fussy and a little crazy hero will upset the peaceful existence of the town. Hunting for nudists, new investigations and the pursuit of criminals await Kryusho at a new duty station.
9. Aliens
«Aliens"(1993) - hilarious motion picture, which is included in 10 top french comedies. The film tells about the amazing adventures of Count Godfroy de Montmirais and his servant Jacques, who were mistakenly brought by a wizard from the Middle Ages into the modern world. Monmirai gets into the future and meets his granddaughter. She considers the relative eccentric because of allegations of his belonging to chivalry from another time. The servant of the count meets his descendant, with whom he looks like two drops of water. A relative of Zhakuya becomes the owner of the castle. A knight cannot allow his possessions to fall into the hands of ragged men who do not have a title. He is trying in every possible way to return the castle, which rightfully belongs to his granddaughter. The absurdity of the actions of aliens from another time makes the film dynamic and funny.
8. Love from all diseases
«Love from all diseases"(2014) - a modern picture from French cinema, which is rightfully included in the ranking of the best comedies. Forty-year-old bachelor Roman prefers not to make connections because of his unreasonable fear. Obsessions about the disease haunt the protagonist all the time. Eccentric seems to be mortally ill. His attending physician, psychologist Dimitri, does not know a single minute of rest, since his patient is constantly experiencing attacks of phobias and turns to him. The psychologist decides to conduct a full therapy and heal Roman through relationships. Love "re-educates" the hypochondriac and returns to him a true taste for life.
7. Toy
«Toy"(1976) - French comedy that makes you think about humanity. In the world of consumerism, people without status become puppets in the hands of senior management and unquestioningly follow their instructions. Such a puppet in the film is the journalist Francois Perrin, who received the coveted position in one of the prestigious publishers, which belongs to the millionaire Ramballe-Cochet. The millionaire gives the new employee the task of writing an article about his toy store. In the store, Perrin accidentally meets the spoiled offspring of Rambal-Koche. The boy immediately demands that his uncle be subordinate, who will be his new toy. The absurdity of the son’s desire still forces the rich man to ask the journalist to move to the mansion for some time. The employee has no choice but to agree, because he really needs work. The meeting of the child with Francois turns the lives of both and a reappraisal of values takes place, where the main ones are sincere love and kindness.
6. Wasabi
French comedyWasabi"(2001) is in the top 10 the best films of all time. The protagonist Hubert in the distant past was in love with a Japanese girl. He accidentally learns about the existence of an adult daughter when he comes to Japan to say goodbye to the deceased lover. The news of fatherhood and the large inheritance that the deceased leaves brings to the measured life of detective chaos. He has to defend his underage daughter, who is being hunted by criminal figures in order to take possession of the large amount of money left by his mother. The film turned out to be dynamic and exciting with notes of subtle French humor.
5. The fugitives
Funny comedy "Fugitives"(1986) is one of the best french films. The main characters of the film are former authoritative bank robber Jean Luc and the loser Francois Pignon. Jean decides to strike a criminal record and comes to the bank to open an account. By sheer chance, Francois Pignon bursts into the bank, who decides to rob, as he desperately needs money for himself and his daughter. To hide from the police, he takes Jean hostage. Law enforcement agencies believe that the robber is a criminal authority, and Francois became his hostage. Luke is not at all happy with this turn of events and is now forced to hide from the police with his new acquaintance. Unfit for life, François needs the help of a former criminal. He, in turn, is trying to quickly get rid of his random friends. Unexpectedly, the cold-blooded Jean becomes attached to the eccentric Francois and his dumb daughter. The picture is distinguished by subtle humor and a positive atmosphere.
4. Unlucky
«Unlucky"(1981) - one of the most successful comedy films of French cinema. The story begins with the disappearance of the daughter of the president of a respectable company. The girl constantly gets into absurd situations and troubles. This time she was kidnapped. The inconsolable father turns to a psychologist for help, who offers his incredible theory for search. He claims that the unlucky can be found by the same unlucky as his daughter. The father has no choice but to heed the advice. In search of the girl, the employee of the Perren company, constantly falling into ridiculous incidents, and detective Campan will go. Absurd situations and incredible adventures will lead the heroes to the kidnapped girl.
3. Asterix and Obelix
«Asterix and Obelix"(1999-2012) is one of the three the best comedies in the history of french cinema. The film consists of 4 parts: Asterix and Obelix vs. Caesar, Asterix and Obelix: Cleopatra's Mission, Asterix at the Olympics, and Asterix and Obelix in Britain. The first part was a huge success, so it was decided to continue shooting a comedy picture. In the first film, two friends Asterix and Obelix try to confront the tyrannical Julius Caesar. A local wizard empowers gigantic powers with a potion of heroes. Together they are able to crush numerous armies and arrogant Caesar. He, in turn, is trying to figure out the secret that is endowed with the inhabitants of the village. The fairy-tale comedy is distinguished by a special humor and originality of the plot.
2. Taxis
«Taxi"(1998-2008) was so loved by the audience that 4 parts of the French comedy were shot, and each of them was a tremendous success. Crazy about his car and high-speed driving, Daniel is a thunderstorm on French roads. The road patrol has long been hunting for an intruder, but they just can't catch the elusive rider. In comedy, love and dangerous adventures intertwine with the hero constantly falling into it. The picture is extremely colorful, dynamic and unique humor of the main characters.
1. 1+1
French painting «1+1» (2011) or “The Untouchables” combines a touch of humor and a story of faithful friendship. The film tells about the wealthy Philip, who was confined to a wheelchair and released from prison a loafer Drissa. After the tragedy, Philip loses the taste for life. Driss bursts into the life of an aristocrat like a wind carrying a breath of fresh air. He does not really need work and comes to Philip for an interview to get another refusal and continue to receive unemployment benefits. However, the aristocrat makes an absurd decision and his “nurse” becomes an unemployed black man. The chance acquaintance of two men completely turns their lives around. Driss becomes an obedient citizen and a successful businessman, and Philip, with the help of his friend, finds love and family comfort. Humanity and a positive attitude put the picture on the first place in the list of the best French comedies in history.
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