The Boulugres

A quirky, satirical animated fable that charms with its absurdist take on idealism and greed.

Directed by

Jean Hurtado

Genres

Animation

Starring

Catherine Ringer, Michael Lonsdale, Daniel Berlioux

Overview

Herbert, a Candide-like idealistic teenager, wants to become a doctor to help humanity, but his parents insist that he become a rich aviator. Herbert runs away to study medicine with a wise old Boulugre, and vows to help the natives of undeveloped countries. He finds that the Boulugres are a tribe whose men have a disgusting mushroom growing from their heads. He develops a vaccine for them, wants to give it to them free, and fights with Chousk, a pharmaceutical tycoon who wants to sell it to them. But the Boulugres are deathly afraid of needles and refuse to be inoculated by anyone. Herbert, disillusioned, escapes into love with a Yugoslav airline stewardess.

How it feels

Satirical, whimsical, cynical and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, greed, coming-of-age, morality

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

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

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