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La Cage aux Folles

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In a vibrant and sophisticated cabaret in Nice, a dynamic drag queen named Albin and his partner, Georges, the club owner, lead a colorful and fulfilling life, surrounded by the LGBTQ+ community that adores them. The relationship of this couple is put to the test when Georges' son, Laurent, decides to introduce them to his future in-laws: a conservative family of intolerant politicians.

To ease the situation, Georges suggests pretending to be a traditional family, which leads Albin to hide his identity and adopt a more conventional role, something he has never had to do before. The arrival of Laurent's mother, a rigid and energetic woman, heightens the tension, while Albin, with his charm and uninhibited character, increasingly feels out of place.

As misunderstandings multiply and comedic situations intensify, the film unfolds a clever game of identities and family love, highlighting the struggle between acceptance and prejudice. The dynamics between the characters explore diversity and love in its many forms, while serving as a reflection of life in a society that is often intolerant.

With an unexpected ending, the story reminds us that what truly matters is not the family façade, but the bonds of love and support that transcend conventions. Ultimately, a message resonates that authenticity and the joy of being oneself always find a way to shine.

Media type
Movie
Year
1978
Director
Édouard Molinaro
Writer
Édouard Molinaro
Marcello Danon
Jean Poiret
Francis Veber
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
7.20
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
92.00
Service
Metacritic
Rating
61.00
Actors
Ugo Tognazzi
Michel Serrault
Claire Maurier
Michel Galabru
Venantino Venantini
Rémi Laurent
Carmen Scarpitta
Benny Luke
Luisa Maneri
Martine Messager
Gender
Comedy
Country
France
Producers
Marcello Danon
Streaming
Apple TV
Amazon Video
Original title
La Cage aux folles
Duration
92
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