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

Unusual topic hilariously presented

The production values are perfect (sound, picture, scenery, lighting,, etc.) The actors are excellent. The story is subtly hilarious. I didn't realize for a while that it was a comedy and when I did I roared with surprise. Taken from a true story, it seems unbelievable in its novelty, but that made it all the more fascinating. The costumes were marvelous. I hope to see more from this gifted writer-director-producer. At last something a little different. Without writing any spoilers, I will say that it touches on a subject that is universal to all of us, yet rarely spoken of in proper company. Viewed in a local small theater in Los Angeles, the audience was comprised of all ages, and all seemed to enjoy it equally.