Josiane Balasko is a French actress, writer, and director. She has been nominated seven times for César Awards, and won twice.
Jacques Villeret was a French actor, best known internationally for his role as François Pignon in the comedy Le Dîner de Cons. During his career, he earned many awards including the prestigious medal and title of Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur.
Gérard Jugnot is a French actor, film director, screenwriter and film producer.
The Dinner Game is a 1998 French comedy film written and directed by Francis Veber, adapted from his play Le Dîner de Cons. It became that year's top-grossing French film at the French box office.
Empire of the Wolves is a 2005 French action drama film directed by Chris Nahon, written by Christian Clavier, Jean-Christophe Grangé, Chris Nahon and Franck Ollivier, and starring Jean Reno, Arly Jover, and Jocelyn Quivrin.
Asterix & Obelix: Mission Cleopatra is a 2002 French fantasy comedy film written and directed by Alain Chabat and adapted from the comic book series Asterix by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo. It was the most expensive French film of the time. A critical success, it was also a major box office success in France, becoming its most successful film in 36 years and second biggest commercial success of all time after 1966's La Grande Vadrouille.
Second Chance is a 1976 French drama film written, directed and produced by Claude Lelouch. It was released in France on 13 October 1976 by Les Artistes Associés.
Hold-Up is a Franco-Canadian crime comedy from 1985, starring Jean-Paul Belmondo and directed by Alexandre Arcady. The screenplay by Arcady, Daniel Saint-Hamont and Francis Veber is based on the novel Quick Change by Jay Cronley. The novel was filmed again, as Quick Change (1990), with Bill Murray starring and co-directing.
A Crime in Paradise is a 2001 French comedy film directed by Jean Becker, adapted by Sebastien Japrisot from the story by Sacha Guitry, and starring Jacques Villeret and Josiane Balasko. The scenario was used on the film La Poison (1951).
The Children of the Marshland is a 1999 French film directed by Jean Becker.
La Soif de l'or is a 1993 French comedy film directed by Gérard Oury. It features Tsilla Chelton, Christian Clavier and Catherine Jacob.
Gramps Is in the Resistance or Papy fait de la résistance is a French war comedy film directed by Jean-Marie Poiré in 1983.
The Year 01 is a French comedy film, directed by Jacques Doillon, Alain Resnais and Jean Rouch released in 1973. It is based on the eponymous comic strip by Gébé and has gained cult film status.
The Professional Secrets of Dr. Apfelgluck or Les secrets professionnels du Dr Apfelglück is a 1991 French comedy film directed by Alessandro Capone, Stéphane Clavier, Thierry Lhermitte, Mathias Ledoux and Hervé Palud.
Serial Teachers is a 2013 French comedy film directed by Pierre-François Martin-Laval. The film is based on the comics Les Profs by Pica and Erroc. It was the top-grossing French film of the year, with a total of 3,957,176 admissions in France.
The Big Brother is a 1982 French crime drama film written and directed by Francis Girod and starring Gérard Depardieu.
The Visitors: Bastille Day is a 2016 French-Belgian-Czech comedy film directed by Jean-Marie Poiré.
Heavy Duty is a French film directed by Bertrand Blier, starring Gérard Depardieu and Christian Clavier. It premiered on 13 March 2019.
L'Opération Corned Beef is a French film directed by Jean-Marie Poiré. It was filmed during the summer of 1990 and released on 6 February 1991.
L'Entente Cordiale is a 2006 French spy comedy film written and directed by Vincent De Brus. The title is a reference to Entente Cordiale, a series of agreements signed on 8 April 1904 between the United Kingdom and France. The film stars Christian Clavier and Daniel Auteuil, along with British actors Jennifer Saunders and John Cleese.
