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What a Flash!

What a Flash!

1972 1h 35mComedyDrama

The producers of this French film took approximately 100 people, put them on a soundstage and had them improvise this film based on the premise that they are on a spaceship escaping from the dictators of earth and only have a few days to live. Improvisation is a dangerous art-form; unprepared amateurs invariably come up with gross caricatures when challenged to improvise. The actors' choices in this film include an allegorical pageant of the life of Jesus, a marriage, an orgy, and some genuinely affectionate moments. Nonetheless, as an experimental effort in large-group improvisation, the film is instructive. - Clarke Fountain, Rovi

2.3/5

TMDB score· 9 votes

Synopsis

The producers of this French film took approximately 100 people, put them on a soundstage and had them improvise this film based on the premise that they are on a spaceship escaping from the dictators of earth and only have a few days to live. Improvisation is a dangerous art-form; unprepared amateurs invariably come up with gross caricatures when challenged to improvise. The actors' choices in this film include an allegorical pageant of the life of Jesus, a marriage, an orgy, and some genuinely affectionate moments. Nonetheless, as an experimental effort in large-group improvisation, the film is instructive. - Clarke Fountain, Rovi

The vibe

orgydrugs

Behind it

Jean-Michel BarjolDirectorRenan PollèsCinematography

Cast

Kavi Alexander
Jérôme Baboulène
Georges BécotGeorges Bécot
Alain Bellaïche
Jean-Michel Boissier
Guy-Louis Duboucheron
Jean-Yves Bouvier
Patrick Burke
Jean-Pierre CoffeJean-Pierre Coffe
Catherine Faux
Jacques CollardJacques Collard
Pierre Dagain
Alain Dariès
Jean-Claude DauphinJean-Claude Dauphin
Marie-France Deblacker
Pierre DevisPierre Devis
Patrick Despery
Bernadette LafontBernadette Lafont

Director

Jean-Michel Barjol

Writer

Jean-Michel Barjol

Release date

3 Oct 1972

Runtime

1h 35m

Studio

Les Films Marquise

Language

French

Country

France

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