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Cast
Louis de Funès
as Self (archive footage)
Philippe Chevallier
as Narrator (voice)
Patrice Leconte
as Self - Filmmaker
François-Xavier Demaison
as Self - Actor
Bernard Alane
as Self - Actor
Patrick Haudecœur
as Self - Actor, stage director
Valérie Bonneton
as Self - Actress
Gilles Botineau
as Self - Film critic
Laurent de Funès
as Self - Grandson
Patrick Préjean
as Self - Actor
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2023
Runtime1h 38m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, TV Movie
Votes6
DirectorJacques Pessis, Thierry Bellaïche
WritersJacques Pessis
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLouis de Funès, le rire éternel
About Louis de Funès, le rire éternel
On the occasion of the fortieth anniversary of the death of Louis de Funès, this documentary by Jacques Pessis pays tribute to the cult actor by retracing his career through excerpts of his greatest successes in the cinema and in the music hall, never-before-seen archives, as well as testimonies from personalities and relatives.
Directed by Jacques Pessis, Thierry Bellaïche, Louis de Funès, le rire éternel leans on a strong ensemble — Louis de Funès, Philippe Chevallier, Patrice Leconte — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2023.
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