May Fools (Milou En Mai) (1990)

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This comic excursion from Louis Malle is set in May 1968, concurrent with a series of Parisian student uprisings. After the death of family matriarch Mme. Vieuzac (Paulette Dubost), the survivors converge on the French countryside for her funeral; they include her two sons, Milou (Michel Piccoli)… More This comic excursion from Louis Malle is set in May 1968, concurrent with a series of Parisian student uprisings. After the death of family matriarch Mme. Vieuzac (Paulette Dubost), the survivors converge on the French countryside for her funeral; they include her two sons, Milou (Michel Piccoli) and Georges (Michel Duchaussoy); Camille (Miou-Miou), Milou's daughter; Camille's husband and children; and granddaughter Claire (Dominique Blanc), a lesbian. With the latest news of rebellion from Paris as their soundtrack, the family members argue over property, revive long-simmering arguments, and watch in dismay as an unlikely love affair begins. When the student uprising threatens to spill over into their community, the family heads for the hills, where the great outdoors only intensifies their reunion. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 45 min.
Directed By: Louis Malle
Written By: Jean-Claude Carriere, Louis Malle
Genres: Art House & International, Comedy

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1989 Wide
On DVD: Apr 25, 1991

Critic Reviews

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Revolves around the response of a large family to the death of the matriarch.

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Cast

            Michel Piccoli as Milou

            Miou-Miou as Camille

            Michel Duchaussoy as Georges

            Dominique Blanc as Claire

            Harriet Walter as Lily

            Bruno Carette as Grimaldi

            Martine Gautier as Adele

            Paulette Dubost as Mme. Vieuzac

            Serge Angeloff as Adele's fiance

            François Berléand as Daniel

            Anne-Marie Bonange as Voisine

            Marcel Bories as Leonce

            Bernard Brocas as Le cure

            Staphane Broquedis as Young Man

            Renaud Danner as Pierre-Alain

            Etienne Draber as Mr. Boutelleau

            Jeanne Herry-Le Clerc as Francoise

            Denise Juskiewenski as Mrs Abel

            Rozenn Le Tallec as Marie-Laure

            Valérie Lemercier as Mrs. Boutelleau

            Benjamin Prieur as les jumeaux

            Nicolas Prieur as les jumeaux

            Hubert Saint-Macary as Paul

            Jacqueline Staup as Voisine

            Georges Vaur as Pompes funebres
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