Why not!
| Movie | |
|---|---|
| German title | Why not! |
| Original title | Pourquoi pas! |
| Country of production | France |
| original language | French |
| Publishing year | 1977 |
| length | 93 minutes |
| Age rating | FSK 18 |
| Rod | |
| Director | Coline Serreau |
| script | Coline Serreau |
| production | Michèle Dimitri |
| music | Jean-Pierre Mas |
| camera | Jean-François Robin |
| cut |
Joëlle Hache Sophie Tatischeff |
| occupation | |
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Why not is a comedy film by actress and director Coline Serreau about a love triangle that was released in French cinemas on December 21, 1977 (in Germany on September 22, 1978). It is Coline Serreau's first feature film. It was a success both in Germany and France and is still a cult film today because, like no other, it is uncomplicated and unprejudiced about love between people.
action
Alexa, Fernand and Louis live together in a house in a Paris suburb. While Alexa earns the money, Fernand takes care of the house. Louis composes and works as a jazz musician. Alexa loves Fernand and Louis, Fernand Alexa and Louis and Louis Alexa and Fernand. Alexa and Fernand were both married and so their story plays a role as well as Louis' parents and his story. Nothing is easy, many things are just beautiful. And then Sylvie comes into their lives, as does her mother and a completely overwhelmed police inspector ...
Others
The film received the "Prix Georges Sadoul" in 1977, the silver medal at the Chicago Film Festival in 1978 and the "Golden Ear" at the Valladolid International Film Festival .
criticism
"An intelligent, humorous and witty comedy that tends to remain open, but which calls into question all values of social coexistence and traditional morality."
Web links
- Why not! in the Internet Movie Database (English)