Merci Zaza - La Folle Histoire de la Cage aux Folles
A look back at "La Cage aux Folles", which ran non-stop for five years, from February 1973, on the stage of the Théâtre du Palais Royal in Paris. At a time when homosexuality was considered a crime by the law, Poiret and Serrault achieved great success in boulevard theater. Their success continued on the silver screen, with three Oscar nominations and a Broadway musical. Combining never-before-seen archives from the play, extracts from the film, confessions by Poiret and Serrault, and interviews with witnesses, this is the story of a wild epic.
Directed by Christophe Duchiron
Where to Watch
Streaming
Cast
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Jean Poiret Self / Georges (archive footage) -
Michel Serrault Self / Zaza Napoli / Albin (archive footage) -
Frédéric Norbert Self -
Bernard Murat Self - Jacques Nerson Self
- Alain Burosse Self
- Jean-Marie Besset Self
- Michel Fau Self / Speakerine
Make it a double feature
3h together
Merci Zaza - La Folle Histoire de la Cage aux Folles
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