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Cast
Roland Amstutz
as (segment "Never twice")
Antoine Basler
as (segment "Never twice" and "Le masseur")
Jean-Paul Bonnaire
as (segment "Never twice")
Élodie Bouchez
as (Segment 'les mots de l'amour')
Antoine Chappey
as Jean-Claude (Segment 'Never Twice')
Yann Collette
as Gilles (voice)
Artus de Penguern
as (Segment 'les mots de l'amour')
Thierry de Peretti
as Cast
Marianne Denicourt
as (segment "Le masseur")
Alex Descas
as (Segment 'Never Twice')
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2002
Runtime1h 18m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes1
DirectorVincent Ravalec
WritersVincent Ravalec
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsLa merveilleuse odyssée de l'idiot Toboggan
About La merveilleuse odyssée de l'idiot Toboggan
This program of short films by Vincent Ravalec (Never twice, Le Masseur and Les Mots de l'amour) deals with themes such as desire and death through the journey of a group of characters.
Directed by Vincent Ravalec, La merveilleuse odyssée de l'idiot Toboggan leans on a strong ensemble — Roland Amstutz, Antoine Basler, Jean-Paul Bonnaire — 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 2002.
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