Feature film — 2003
Strange Gardens (2003)
Lucien, 14, can’t understand why his father, a serious and respected teacher, makes a fool of himself by dressing up as a clown and giving a show. André, Lucien’s father’s best friend, feels for the teenager and decides to reveal something from their mutual past that will explain the reason for Lucien’s father’s strange behavior.
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A high-signal pick with 133 votes.
Canal+ / France 2 Cinéma / France 3 Cinéma / ICE3 / UGC
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Director: Jean Becker
On screen
Cast & crew
Jacques Villeret
Jacques Pouzay
André Dussollier
André Designy
Thierry Lhermitte
Thierry Plaisance
Benoît Magimel
Emile Bailleul
Suzanne Flon
Marie Gerbier
Isabelle Candelier
Louise, Jacques' wife
Victor Garrivier
Félix Gerbier
Bernard Collins
Bernd
Damien Jouillerot
Lucien, Jacques's son
Jean-Claude Durand
Raoul, aka 'Cul Fanny'
Michel Cordes
Boss of the shooting
Nina-Paloma Polly
Françoise, Jacques' daughter