Directed by:
Jean RenoirScreenplay:
Jean RenoirCinematography:
Georges AsselinCast:
Michel Simon, Marcelle Hainia, Sévérine Lerczinska, Jean Gehret, Georges D'Arnoux, Jacques Becker, Jean Dasté, Geneviève Cadix, Régine Lutèce, Jane Pierson (more)VOD (1)
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Michel Simon gives one of the most memorable performances in screen history as Boudu, a Parisian tramp who takes a suicidal plunge into the Seine and is rescued by a well-to-do bookseller, Edouard Lestingois (Charles Granval). The Lestingois family decides to take in the irrepressible bum, and he shows his gratitude by shaking the household to its foundations. With Boudu Saved from Drowning, legendary director Jean Renoir takes advantage of a host of Parisian locations and the anarchic charms of his lead actor to create an effervescent satire of the bourgeoisie. (official distributor synopsis)
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Jean Renoir demonstrates his gift for sound comedy, even though you can see inspiration here from silent comedies. Michel Simon can immerse himself perfectly into his character, as he fully demonstrates here. It's clear that certain themes have been present in the film since its beginning. Some stories are simply so good that authors keep trying to come up with them constantly.
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