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Release Year1965
Runtime0h 15m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Family
Votes21
DirectorClaude Berri
WritersClaude Berri
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast3 credited
Also Known AsThe Chicken
About The Chicken
The Chicken [Le Poulet] is a 1965 French short comedy film directed by Claude Berri. The film follows a father, mother, and son who go to visit a chicken farm. The son catches and brings home a chicken. The father plans to eat it if the chicken doesn't lay eggs. The boy aims to save the chicken and comedy ensues. It won an Oscar in 1966 for Best Short Subject.
Directed by Claude Berri, The Chicken leans on a strong ensemble — Jacques Marin, Viviane Bourbonneux, Martin Serre — 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 comedy titles of 1965.
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