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Release Year2005
Runtime1h 39m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes2
DirectorAmar Arhab, Fabrice Michelin
WritersAmar Arhab, Fabrice Michelin
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsL'homme qui voulait passer à la télé
About L'homme qui voulait passer à la télé
Fascinated by the dazzling small screen, Bernard leaves home sweet home, daddy and mummy and his native city (Toulouse) to try his luck in Paris.
Directed by Amar Arhab, Fabrice Michelin, L'homme qui voulait passer à la télé leans on a strong ensemble — Romain Vissol, Daniel Russo, Mireille Viti — 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 2005.
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