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Le Bal
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Le Bal

1983 · 112 min Music Comedy Drama
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

In a French nightclub, choreographed song and dance routines are performed, rather than a streamlined narrative. They tell the story of Parisian culture and politics from the 1920s—1980s. A disparate, anachronistic series of characters, including an ordinary waiter, a Nazi collaborator, resistance fighters, and 1960s student protestors gather to celebrate and satirize 20th century France's icons, demons, and social changes.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Ettore Scola

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

🎭 Cast

Marc Berman

Marc Berman

L'aristo / Le planqué / Le collaborationiste

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Christophe Allwright

le jeune homme de banlieue

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Étienne Guichard

le jeune professur

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Régis Bouquet

le patron de la salle

Francesco De Rosa

Francesco De Rosa

Toni

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Arnault Lecarpentier

le jeune typographe

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Liliane Delval

l'alcoolique

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Martine Chauvin

la jeune fleuriste

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Danielle Rochard

la livreuse d'une modiste

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Nani Noël

la fille de joie / la jeune juive / la refugiée

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