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Cocagne (1961)

Cocagne (1961)

Comedy
Release Date: 1961, March 8
Directors: Maurice Cloche
Countries: France
Production: Paris Elysées Films
Cast: Paul Préboist, Fernandel, Memmo Carotenuto, Dora Doll, Léon Zitrone, Jean Franval, Marie-Thérèse Izar, Andrex, Pierre Mirat, Edmond Ardisson, Rellys, Roberto Risso

Overview:

As the driver of a garbage truck in Arles, Marc-Antoine leads a quiet life with his wife, Mélanie, and their two children. When Amédée's "Fanny" is stolen from the bouliste club, Marc-Antoine offers to repaint another one. As soon as the work is finished, he becomes a local celebrity and, intoxicated by his new-found fame, leaves his family to go with Hélène, the young waitress, to his friend Septime's house in the Camargue to take up painting. Eventually, Marc-Antoine realizes that he is dissatisfied and that his success seems dishonest. He realizes that happiness awaits him with his wife, children and friends, and resumes his simple life without remorse.