L'heureuse mort
Unsucessful writer Théodore Larue is mistakenly believed to be drowned during a vacation at the sea with his wife Lucie. The latter persuades him to play dead because the incident increases his popularity. Théodore pretends he is his brother Anselme. Trouble begins when the actual brother unexpectedly returns from Madagascar.
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| Year | 1925 |
| Country | France |
| Director | Serge Nadejdine |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes) |
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The film constructs a light satirical comedy, relying on the absurdity of the premise and the protagonist's double life as he observes his posthumous fame. It explores the fragility of reputation and society's eagerness to embrace a compelling narrative.
What lingers after the final reel is a playful meditation on identity and the price of success bought through deception. The charm lies in the elegant simplicity of the conceit. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Serge Nadejdine
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With a morning coffee, as a witty satire on literary fame and pretense.
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