Shiny Shrimps, the comedy directed by Cédric Le Gallo and Maxime Govare, airs on M6 on Friday, July 31, 2026 at 9:10 PM. Led by Nicolas Gob, Alban Lenoir and Michaël Abiteboul, this true-story-inspired film blends humor, sport and the fight against prejudice.
Released in theaters in 2019, Les Crevettes pailletées draws on the experiences of Cédric Le Gallo, who himself used to be part of a gay water-polo team. Through a collective road trip from Paris to Croatia, the film tackles homophobia, tolerance and acceptance, without sacrificing its firmly comedic tone.
After making homophobic remarks on television, Mathias Le Goff, the world’s vice-champion swimmer, is sanctioned by his federation. To win back his spot, he must coach the Glittering Shrimp, a gay water-polo team famed more for its party spirit than its results. Together, they hit the road to Croatia to compete in the Gay Games, a journey that will transform both the coach and his players.
The story oscillates between comedy, a road movie, and a group portrait. Each member of the team brings their personality, vulnerabilities, and humor, while the film probes prejudice and celebrates solidarity, all while staying true to its entertaining side.
The cast brings together Nicolas Gob, Alban Lenoir, Michaël Abiteboul, David Baiot, Romain Brau, Roland Menou and Bilal El Atreby. Together, they create a gallery of appealing characters that are the film’s true strength.
With its humor, energy and warm, inclusive outlook, Les Crevettes pailletées speaks to both fans of comedies and viewers seeking a film that celebrates diversity and teamwork. Its success sparked a sequel, La Revanche des Crevettes pailletées, released in 2022.
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