Les Bêtises

A light, awkward comedy of errors that charms with its clumsy hero and gentle cringe, easy to watch and quietly warm.

Directed by

Alice Philippon, Rose Philippon

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Jérémie Elkaïm, Sara Giraudeau, Jonathan Lambert

Overview

A man named François, adopted as a child, sets out to find his biological mother. Posing as a waiter at a family gathering, he infiltrates her home, hoping to uncover the truth. His clumsy nature leads to a series of comedic mishaps, disrupting the event and causing chaos. As he stumbles through misunderstandings and awkward encounters, his quest for identity becomes increasingly complicated.

How it feels

Light, whimsical, warm and absurd. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Identity, family, found family, parenthood

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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