À l'ancienne, directed by Hervé Mimran, famous for Un homme pressé and Tout ce qui brille, is a comedy in which humor and camaraderie take center stage. Co-written by Igor Gotesman(Five) and William Gotesman, the film brings together French comedy legends Didier Bourdon, former member of Les Inconnus, and Gérard Darmon, accompanied by Chantal Lauby, of Qu'est-ce qu'on a fait au Bon Dieu? fame. Together, they offer an incredible plot set against the backdrop of the Breton landscape.
À l'ancienne is broadcast on Canal+ on Friday, March 7, 2025 at 9:10pm.
Synopsis: Two lifelong friends living on a small island in Brittany discover that one of the inhabitants has won the national lottery. The two old scoundrels set out to find the mysterious winner and secure his favor before the news spreads. But when they discover that he's dead, winning ticket in hand, they decide, with the help of the whole village, to organize a big lottery scam to take his place.
On a small island in Brittany, two childhood friends (played by Didier Bourdon and Gérard Darmon) lead a quiet life until the day they learn that a local has won the national lottery jackpot. The inquisitive and opportunistic pair set out to find the lucky man and win his good graces. However, when they discover that the winner has died with the ticket in his pocket, they come up with a daring plan: organize a lottery scam with the help of the villagers to recover the jackpot.
À l'ancienne is aimedat a family audience fond of French comedies rooted in the tradition of buddy films, where misunderstandings and absurd situations abound. With its picturesque Breton setting and cast made up of key figures in French humor, this film could recall classics such as Les Vieux Fourneaux or Les Tontons Flingueurs, where intergenerational relationships and misunderstandings hit the mark. The Didier Bourdon - Gérard Darmon duo promises some funny and moving moments, while the involvement of an entire village in the scam adds a collective, good-natured dimension.
À l'ancienne, starring Didier Bourdon, Gérard Darmon and Chantal Lauby, promises to be a comedy full of mischief and emotion, in the tradition of popular French films. With its Breton setting and well-crafted plot revolving around a lottery scam, the film has everything it takes to appeal to a wide audience looking for a good time out.
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