Montreux Comedy Festival 2017 - On croit rêver (2017)

De Caunes-Garcia - Le meilleur de nulle part ailleurs

For seven years, Antoine de Caunes and José Garcia made their mark on French comedy history each evening in prime-time on their show, "Nulle part Ailleurs".

Cut: Exposing FGM Worldwide

Taking more than six years to complete, The Cut is a feature-length documentary that conclusively proves that female genital mutilation or cutting (FGM) can be found as a native practice on all inhabitable continents. From war zones in the Middle-East to bucolic Middle America, the film visits 14 countries and features key interviews with FGM survivors, activists, cutters, doctors and researchers to uncover an often secret practice shrouded in centuries of traditions, mysticisms and irrationalities.

Angelique and the Sultan

Angélique is in a North African Muslim kingdom where she is now part of the Sultan's harem. She refuses to be bedded as her captors try to beat sense into her. She finally decides to escape with the help of two Christian prisoners.

Chihayafuru: Part II

After successfully won the Tokyo qualifying tournament, Chihaya and her friends are set to go on to the nationals. As they prepare, Chihaya is faced with new personal issues as her childhood friend and inspiration, Arata, has announced that he has quit competitive karuta. Not only that, but a new rival emerges in the reigning female champion karuta player, Shinobu Wakamiya, a karuta prodigy who became the nation's and the world's greatest female karuta player as a 9th grader. All of this forces Chihaya to reexamine her love of the game in the midst of preparing for one of the biggest tournaments of the year.

It Kills: Camp Blood 7

A group of college kids on break find themselves in a terrifying situation when they become stranded at the infamous Camp Blood.

Avé

While hitchhiking from Sofia to Ruse, Kamen meets Avé, a 17-year-old runaway girl. With each ride they hitch, Avé invents new identities for them, and her compulsive lies get Kamen deeper and deeper into trouble. Reluctantly drawn into this adventure, Kamen begins to fall in love with the fleeting Avé.

Balas & Bolinhos: O Regresso

A group of friends meet after some years apart and decide to go on a treasure hunt.

The Night Generation

It’s Saturday night in Istanbul and the storm suppresses the sound of music around the city. Özge and Tarık, who have had too much to drink, decide to end the night and jump in a cab. However, the journey back home doesn’t go as they expect.

Angèle, seule au piano

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Partisan

On the edge of a crumbling city, 11-year-old Alexander lives in a sequestered commune alongside other children, their mothers, and charismatic leader, Gregori. Gregori teaches the children how to raise livestock, grow vegetables, work as a community - and how to kill. With the birth of a new baby brother weighing on his mind, Alexander begins to question Gregori’s overpowering influence on the children and their training to become assassins. Threatened by his increasing unwillingness to fall in line, Gregori’s behavior turns erratic and adversarial toward the child he once considered a son. With the two set dangerously at odds and the commune’s way of life disintegrating, the residents fear a violent resolution is at hand.

Video Kings

Copying videos illegally on a mass scale is one thing, but making a marketable product out of them is quite another. Just think of the most basic problem: language – your average customer won’t be a polyglot! The answer to that problem all over Central and Eastern Europe was a practice called rychlodabing, or speed dubbing in Czech, which consisted of one sole actor voicing all characters, with the original voices usually still audible beneath. This is how millions of people in the ČSSR encountered many forms of cinema for the first time in the 1980s, and how many foreign words became lodged (in a corrupted fashion) in everyday language. Some expressions (often curse words) were born. That’s popular culture at its liveliest. Video Kings is an oral history monument to the art of rychlodabing and some of its masters, as well as a collective reminiscence from a time of political transformation, and how ordinary people were agents of that change in extraordinary ways.

Johan Falk: The Outlaws

Johan is a two-fisted Gothenburg cop who finds himself in a shoot-out with jewel robbers. After the smoke has cleared, one robber, shot by his accomplice, and an innocent bystander, are dead. Three witnesses, including Helen, identify thug extraordinaire Leo Gaut as being the dead crook's trigger-happy colleague. Gaut soon threatens the three witnesses, and only Johan, the badge-wearing hero, can save them.

Christmas Miracle in Caufield, U.S.A.

Based on the true story of coal miners who became trapped underground in a cave-in on Christmas Eve, 1951.

Sugarhouse

A sweet-natured teenager and her headstrong little sister, abandoned by their outlaw father, reach out for help from their wayward brother, who remains haunted by the sins of his past.

Don't Go Too Far

After their father's death, three brothers and one sister got together to find out how much money they would inherit from their father's two billion won estate.

Jism 2

A porn star is hired by a dashing intelligence officer as a 'honey-trap' for a dreaded assassin. She not only has to confront her bitter-sweet past, but is also forced to make an impossible choice - one that will put her own life in jeopardy.

Art Ache

Alex despises Modern Art but when he falls in love with an adorable French artist, he understands that the only way to conquer her heart is to pretend he is an artist. He now must win a Modern Art contest in order to win her heart.

A Chipmunk Celebration

Thanksgiving Day is on the way. Alvin, Simon, and Theodore finish making invitations to send to their relatives and then leave to audition for the town play "Pilgrims Adventures in a New Land". Alvin trys for the role of the Lead, while Simon trys for Lighting and Sound director, and Theodore Costume Designer. However, the Director of the play feels that to properly celebrate the pilgrims story of adventure, the boys should branch out and attempt new positions. As a result, she casts Simon as the Lead, Theodore as Lighting and Sound Director, and Alvin as the Costume Designer to expand their talents.

Notting Hill

London bookstore owner William Thacker's quiet life turns upside down when a chance encounter with famous actress Anna Scott sparks an unlikely romance challenged by their vastly different worlds.

Michèle Bernier - Et pas une ride

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La porte à côté

She is a psychiatrist. He sells yogurts. They are neighbors of level, they hate each other cordially, and like millions of singles lost in the city, they furtively explore the dating sites in search of love - someone who would be just at the antipodes of this infernal character who saw the door next to it. And when, at the end of the day, they find their soul mates, they do not resist the pleasure of announcing it. History of bowing again ... The last?

Bewitched

Thinking he can overshadow an unknown actress in the part, an egocentric actor unknowingly gets a witch cast in an upcoming television remake of the classic show "Bewitched".

Without a Clue

Sherlock Holmes is as dashing as ever, but with a little secret: Dr. Watson is the brains behind the operation. When Reginald Kincaid, the actor he has hired to play Holmes becomes insufferable, Watson fires him and tries to go out on his own, but finds that he has done too good a job building Holmes up in the public's mind.

Michèle Bernier - Le Démon de midi

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Olivier Martineau

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Florence Foresti : Epilogue

After three years of absence, Florence Foresti goes back on stage. She jubilantly tackles everyday absurdities, old age, disillusionment, death and relationships between men and women.

Seed of Chucky

This time around, Chucky and his homicidal honey, Tiffany, are brought back to life by their orphan offspring, Glen. Then the horror goes Hollywood as Chucky unleashes his own brand of murderous mayhem!

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown

Pepa resolves to kill herself with a batch of sleeping-pill-laced gazpacho after her lover leaves her. Fortunately, she is interrupted by a deliciously chaotic series of events.

Acting on Impulse

An erotic thriller actress becomes the prime suspect in the murder of a B-movie producer, leading her to hide out and engage in sexual thrills with a pair of innocents.

Celebrity

The career and personal life of writer Lee are at a standstill, so he divorces his bashful wife, Robin, and dives into a new job as an entertainment journalist. His assignments take him to the swankiest corners of Manhattan, but as he jumps from one lavish party to another and engages in numerous empty romances, he starts to doubt the worth of his work. Meanwhile, top TV producer Tony falls for Robin and introduces her to the world of celebrity.

Three Crazy Jerks

Ricky, Walter and Edmund, 3 not very successful and chaotic Daydreamer, meet after all of them get fired from the set of the new Winnetou production. On their way to the next town they meet Rosi and all 3 of them fall immediately in love with her. After an intimate party with just the four of them Rosi finds out that she's pregnant and every one of them could be the father. Till they can be sure who the father is the three of them try to help Rosa out in any way they can and to get the necessary money for the baby, the three of them will try anything, regardless how chaotic the outcome will be.

Out of Bounds

Ingo organizes a charity event for the local golf club. Special guest will be the Hollywood star Douglas Burnett. But who remembers what the aging star looks like today?

Pierre Hébert: Premier Spectacle

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The Purple Rose of Cairo

Cecilia is a waitress in New Jersey, living a dreary life during the Great Depression. Her only escape from her mundane reality is the movie theatre. After losing her job, Cecilia goes to see 'The Purple Rose of Cairo' in hopes of raising her spirits, where she watches dashing archaeologist Tom Baxter time and again.

Guy Bedos - Rideau!

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Never a Dull Moment

When practicing for a role, actor Jack is mistaken for the killer Ace. He doesn't realize this until it's too late and is carried off to gangster boss Leo Smooth, who wants Ace to do a job for him. Fearing for his life, Jack plays his role, but always searching for a way out of the well-guarded house.

Le jour du froment

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Sixty

60 comedians in 60 minutes, that's what Kyan Khojandi has to offer tonight.

Franck Dubosc - Fifty / Fifty

Both an eternal seducer with ocean-colored eyes and a young father doting on his two little superheroes, Franck Dubosc delivers a new show of total sincerity and unstoppable humor! "I'm 50 and I love it!" You too will love Franck Dubosc's "Fifty Broomsticks and Dust."

Korine Côté - Mon Show

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S1m0ne

The career of a disillusioned producer, who is desperate for a hit, is endangered when his star walks off the film set. Forced to think fast, the producer decides to digitally create an actress "Simone" to sub for the star — the first totally believable synthetic actress.

A Legal Marriage

At the beginning of the 1941 war, a young talented artist Igor and his theater were evacuated to Tashkent. Here he meets music teacher Olga, who is seriously ill with malaria. Igor understands that only treatment in the capital will save the girl. But they are allowed into Moscow only on special passes. And then Igor almost by force drags Olga to the registry office. Feeling responsible for the girl, Igor begins to patronize her more and more...

Papy fait de la résistance

A staging of Martin Lamotte and Christian Clavier’s play “Papy fait de la résistance” by Serge Postigo.

Avenue Montaigne

A young woman arrives in Paris where she finds a job as a waitress in bar next on Avenue Montaigne that caters to the surrounding theaters and the wealthy inhabitants of the area. She will meet a pianist, a famous actress and a great art collector, and become acquainted with the "luxurious" world her grandmother has told her about since her childhood.

Mathieu Madénian - En état d'urgence

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Dédo: KILLING JOKE

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Montreux Comedy Festival - Gala Stand Up

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Montreux Comedy Festival 2015 - #hyperconnecté

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Florence Foresti fait des sketches à la Cigale

Florence Foresti lets loose on stage at La Cigale in Paris, performing with total confidence. She brings to life a gallery of sharp and hilarious characters. Drawing on the trivialities of everyday life, the comedian exposes human flaws and turns them into sparkling, unexpected situations. From waking up next to a stranger after a Saturday night out, to a compulsive liar bragging about a fake love story, and a hysterical actress, she wraps up her show by taking aim at a plastic pop idol. The immaturity of men and the frivolity of women are among her favorite themes.

Guillaume Bats : Hors cadre

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Haroun - Internet Etc.

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Madam Satan

A socialite masquerades as a notorious femme fatale to win back her straying husband during a costume party aboard a doomed dirigible.

Alex Lutz - Folies Bergère

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Laura Laune - Le Diable est une gentille petite fille

Laura, this young and pretty blonde with the face of such an innocent angel arrives on stage ... What does she have in store for you? Laura Laune has no limits, she dares everything! In a stripping black humor and a total irreverence, the angelic madness of Laura Laune and her characters full of paradoxes gives you chills: is she innocent or mean? Aware of his words or just crazy to link? From a nursery rhyme that goes into a spin, characters of seemingly imperceptible madness, the show has many surprises in store for you. Sheltered under his air of a little fair-haired girl, the Belgian humorist, who caused a sensation by winning all the prizes of the humor festivals of the last two years, uncompromisingly tackles the most difficult themes: maternity, education, parenthood , abuse, homosexuality, racism, homophobia, and many others. With Laura Laune, you will discover the monsters hiding in the closet!

Chantal Ladesou – On the road again

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La Dame blanche

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Franck Dubosc : Romantique

Show recorded on November 27 and 28, 2004 at the Olympia. Franck Dubosc is single! He was dumped by his fiancée Véro and so, it made him romantic. However, he didn't cheat on her just once... It was not cheating, but comparing!

Les duos impossibles de Jérémy Ferrari : 7ème édition

The seventh edition of this comedy gala, featuring a series of improbable, surprising and never-before-seen duets, is all about ambition. On stage, several generations of comedians, from the established to the young, all with a single objective: to make people laugh, whatever it takes.

Dany Boon : En parfait état

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Franck Dubosc - J'vous ai pas raconté ?

From his memories of the first parties of his adolescence in the 70s to the adult era of weekends with friends, as well as the rescue of a Top Model, or his heroic acts in Chile , the comedian delivers a show of more than 90 minutes.

Mimie Mathy - J'adore papoter avec vous

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Elie Semoun - Elie et Semoun au Palais des Glaces

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Jeff Dunham: Controlled Chaos

Jeff Dunham is back in his fourth concert event, with all-new material. All the favorites are here: Walter, the grumpy retiree; furry and manic Peanut; Jose Jalapeño, the spicy pepper from south of the border; plus bumbling skeletal Achmed the Dead Terrorist. Dunham is also joined by two never-before-seen characters certain to unleash their own unique havoc on stage.

Leeb show

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Jérôme Commandeur - Se Fait Discret

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Olivier de Benoist - Fournisseur d'excès

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Simon Leblanc: Tout court

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Les Inconnus - Ze Inconnus Story - Le bôcoup meilleur (Vol. 1)

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Les Inconnus - Ze Inconnus Story - Le bôcoup meilleur (Vol. 3)

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Alex Vizorek est une dernière fois une oeuvre d'art

Alex Vizorek has a lot to say about art. He has opinions on music, sculpture, cinema, and even modern art. The comedian takes his audience into his flamboyant world, where Magritte, Bergman, and Visconti rub shoulders with Pamela Anderson, Luis Fernandez, and Paris Hilton. His mission: to make people laugh while teaching them something. Or is it the other way around? A flurry of puns, paradoxes, and wordplay for an hour of hilarious sketches. For the occasion, Alex Vizorek has surrounded himself with fellow comedians: Kody, Guillermo Guiz, PE, and Fanny Ruwet.