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French Twist

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Original title

Gazon maudit

Year

1995

Running time

105 min.

Country

France

Director

Josiane Balasko

Screenwriter

Josiane Balasko

Cast

Music

Manuel Malou

Cinematography

Gérard de Battista

Producer

Renn Productions, TF1 Films Production, Les Films Flam

Genre

Comedy | Gay & Lesbian

Synopsis

Laurent is the local estate agent, a job that offers easy opportunties for his womanising. His wife beautiful wife Loli looks after his home and two children unaware of his many affairs. However, their world is turned upside down by the arrival of Marijo, an itinerant lesbian whose minivan breaks down nearby. The neglected Loli is drawn to the sensitive Marijo and when she learns of Laurent's infidelities, invites Marijo to move in with them. The arrangement takes an emotional toll on each of them, exacerbated by the arrival of a figure from Marijo's past. As they struggle with the situation and each other, all of their lives are changed forever.

Awards: 1995: Cesar Awards: Best Screenplay. 5 Nominations, including Best Film

1995: Golden Globes: Nominated Best Foreign Language Film

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French Twist

1995

Josiane Balasko

4.9

(1,541)