The French as Seen by…
In 1988, Figaro magazine asked a few famous directors to direct a series of short movies to celebrate the 10 years of the revue. The movies have been released for the French revolution bicentenary. Includes: Werner Herzog's Les Gaulois, David Lynch's The Cowboy and the Frenchman, Andrzej Wajda's Proust contre la déchéance, Luigi Comencini's Pèlerinage à Agen, Jean-Luc Godard's Le dernier mot.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Les Français vus par |
| Year | 1988 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | War, Documentary, Drama |
| Director | Werner Herzog |
| Runtime | 76 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (19 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The French as Seen by… has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.9/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.
A classic from 1988. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Ève Ruggieri
Self - Host
Jean Clemente
(Segment "Les Français vus par Werner Herzo")
Claude Josse
(Segment "Les Français vus par Werner Herzo")
Barbara Hendricks
Self - Interviewee
Harry Dean Stanton
(Segment "The Cowboy and the Frenchman")
Frederic Golchan
(Segment "The Cowboy and the Frenchman")
Tracey Walter
(Segment "The Cowboy and the Frenchman")
Jack Nance
(Segment "The Cowboy and the Frenchman")
Michael Horse
(Segment "The Cowboy and the Frenchman")
Rick Guillory
(Segment "The Cowboy and the Frenchman")
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