The Merry World of Leopold Z
Watch TrailerA worker, called in a hurry to remove the snow in the city street, try to buy his remaining gifts in the tumult of Christmas eve without quitting his work.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | La vie heureuse de Léopold Z |
| Year | 1965 |
| Country | Canada |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Gilles Carle |
| Runtime | 68 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.6/10 (10 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Director Gilles Carle constructs the comedy on the contrast between mechanical labor and warm human bustle, exploring the snowy city as a grand metaphor for life's obstacles. He relies on a rhythm where each of Leopold's delays triggers a chain of absurd yet familiar situations.
What lingers after viewing is not just festive slapstick, but a subtle observation of the little man within the grand holiday machine, where humor stems from empathy. The film leaves a warm, ironic aftertaste about the perpetual rush we all recognize. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Gilles Carle
Best Watched
Best enjoyed on a Christmas Eve with a warm drink, appreciating the black-and-white aesthetic of a winter cityscape.
🎭 Cast
Guy L'Écuyer
Léopold Z. Tremblay
Paul Hébert
Théophile Lemay
Jacques Poulin
Jacques Tremblay
Monique Joly
Catherine Tremblay
Suzanne Valéry
Josette
Gilles Latulippe
Finance Company Clerk
Bernard Assiniwi
Albert Millaire
Narrator (voice)
Raymond Lemay
Announcer (voice)
Léandre Brault
Self - Choir Director
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