French Twist
- Original title
- Gazon maudit
- Year
- 1995
- Running time
- 105 min.
- Country
- France
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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- Victoria Abril
- Josiane Balasko
- Alain Chabat
- Ticky Holgado
- Catherine Hiegel
- Catherine Samie
- Catherine Lachens
- Katrine Boorman
- Telsche Boorman
- Véronique Barrault
- Sylvie Audcoeur
- Michèle Bernier
- Maureen Diot
- Miguel Bosé
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- 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
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1995: Cesar Awards: Best Screenplay. 5 Nominations, including Best Film1995: Golden Globes: Nominated Best Foreign Language Film
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