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🎬 Movie

The French as Seen by…

1988 · 76 min War Documentary Drama
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

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.

📋 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 (18 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

Ève Ruggieri

Self - Host

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Jean Clemente

(Segment "Les Français vus par Werner Herzo")

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Claude Josse

(Segment "Les Français vus par Werner Herzo")

Barbara Hendricks

Barbara Hendricks

Self - Interviewee

Harry Dean Stanton

Harry Dean Stanton

(Segment "The Cowboy and the Frenchman")

Frederic Golchan

Frederic Golchan

(Segment "The Cowboy and the Frenchman")

Tracey Walter

Tracey Walter

(Segment "The Cowboy and the Frenchman")

Jack Nance

Jack Nance

(Segment "The Cowboy and the Frenchman")

Michael Horse

Michael Horse

(Segment "The Cowboy and the Frenchman")

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Rick Guillory

(Segment "The Cowboy and the Frenchman")

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