Le petomane: Parti avec le vent (2005)

Based on a true story set around turn-of-the-century France, it follows the lives of two men: Joseph Pujol and Dr. Marcel Baudouin. Pujol was an entertainer at the Moulin Rouge who was ... See full summary »

Director:

Steve Ochs

Writer:

Steve Ochs

Stars:

Camilo Alfaro Rios, Kevin Scott Allen, Robert Baxt

Cast

Credited cast:
Camilo Alfaro Rios	...	Pierre the soldier
Kevin Scott Allen	...	Dr. Baudouin
Robert Baxt	...	Juggling Pain Man
Julia Bogdan-Rollo	...	Marseilles Barmaid / Moulin Rouge Theater patron
Chris Bonno	...	Toothless Drunk
Jorge Borrelli	...	Philippe (as Jorge Gonzalez Borrelli)
Jym Braun	...	Theatre Patron
Christopher Carroll	...	Harry Zidler
Jared D'Auria	...	Goon #2
André Fortin	...	Bepo
Joseph Gjura	...	Young Joseph
Vlada Gorbaneva	...	Can-Can Girl #2
Rodney Holland	...	Goon #1
Adam Johnson	...	Arnaud
Kizuku Kitano	...	Chinois Mort

Storyline

Based on a true story set around turn-of-the-century France, it follows the lives of two men: Joseph Pujol and Dr. Marcel Baudouin. Pujol was an entertainer at the Moulin Rouge who was gifted with a unique backside, which could take in and release air in measured increments thus producing amazing and humorous noises. Dr. Baudouin was obsessed with Joseph's "instrument" and pursued him doggedly for many years, ultimately resulting in his undoing.

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Genres:

Short | Comedy

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

November 2005 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hero Filmworks

Technical Specs

Runtime:

34 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The exterior scenes were all shot on location at Universal Studios (that's Frankenstein Plaza in the opening shot). Most of the interior's were built on a sound stage at Universal as well.

User Reviews

Belly Laughs (no pun intended). Cinematic grandeur . And educational too!

Based on the true life of one of the most unusual entertainers in history (understatement), this film tells his story without "Joking it up". The actual fact that a performer could perfect and become so popular with this particular skill set is so bizarre that everything about his passion and drive to succeed is inherently funny. The filmmakers bear hug this notion including smart casting that doesn't ham it up, but rather organically explores the truths of these bizarre real life characters and events... I was really impressed with the big budget studio look and feel of the film, some of the locations were startling... Causing myself the ask, "How'd they shoot that?"

This film is a bright spot for dark comedies. My favorite moment? An extremely memorable climatic scene (understatement), that makes me laugh every time i think about it.