Louis de Funès Forever
2013 · 82 min · ★ 6.8 · Documentary
A moving and very funny portrait of the personal and professional life of the magnificent French comedian Louis de Funès (1914-83), as well as a detailed analysis of his masterful acting technique.
Directed by Grégory Monro · Written by Grégory Monro
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Jamel Debbouze Self -
Alexandre Astier Self -
Guillaume Gallienne Self -
Éric Toledano Self -
Olivier Nakache Self - M Marcel Rufo Self
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Claude Zidi Self -
Louis de Funès Himself (archive footage)
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