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Adventures of Felix
Original Title
Drôle de Félix- Director: Olivier Ducastel; Jacques Martineau
- Writer: Olivier Ducastel; Jacques Martineau
- Producer: Philippe Martin
CGiii Comment
Well filmed, well acted...but, something just doesn't ring true.
The over-familiarity of the characters - with each other - becomes intensely annoying.
Felix is a despicable character hiding behind a veneer of affability. Frankly, this is a man to avoid.
Unpalatable...but, definitely one to watch - if you like that feeling of crawling skin.
The Ducastel / Martineau partnership went on to make more palatable films, thank God.
Interesting though!
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
A tale revolving around the carefree and bon-vivant, Felix, who is content living with his boyfriend, Daniel in the town of Dieppe in Northern France. When Felix is laid off from his job, he decides to take a road trip to Marseilles to track down the father he's never met. Backpack in tow, Felix sets out walking, hitching and borrowing cars to get to the south of France. Springtime is budding, nature is at its best, and some unique characters await Felix along the dirtroads and byways of the French countryside.
Cast & Characters
Sami Bouajila as Felix;
Patachou as Mathilde Firmin;
Ariane Ascaride as Isabelle;
Pierre-Loup Rajot as Daniel;
Charly Sergue as Jules;
Maurice Benichou as Fisherman;
Philippe Garziano as Railroader;
Didier Mahieu as Friend / Unionist;
Aliette Langolff-Colas as Unemployment Secretary;
Arno Feffer as Man on Pentatherapy;
Clement Dupre as Teenager with Kite;
Clement Reverend as Laurent, the Assailant;
Daniel Lesur as Bar Owner;
Antoine Marneur as Salesman;
Lisa Guez as Little Girl