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May Fools

Original title: Milou en mai
  • 19901990
  • RR
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
3.2K
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May Fools (1990)
  • Comedy
  • Romance
During the events of May 1968 in France, different worldviews of conflicting relatives are collide in their family estate.During the events of May 1968 in France, different worldviews of conflicting relatives are collide in their family estate.During the events of May 1968 in France, different worldviews of conflicting relatives are collide in their family estate.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
3.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Louis Malle
  • Writers
    • Louis Malle(scenario)
    • Jean-Claude Carrière(scenario)
  • Stars
    • Miou-Miou
    • Michel Piccoli
    • Michel Duchaussoy
Top credits
  • Director
    • Louis Malle
  • Writers
    • Louis Malle(scenario)
    • Jean-Claude Carrière(scenario)
  • Stars
    • Miou-Miou
    • Michel Piccoli
    • Michel Duchaussoy
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 12User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 2 wins & 7 nominations total

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    Harriet Walter in May Fools (1990)
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    Michel Piccoli in May Fools (1990)
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    May Fools (1990)
    Michel Piccoli in May Fools (1990)
    May Fools (1990)
    Bruno Carette, Paulette Dubost, Jeanne Herry, Michel Piccoli, and Harriet Walter in May Fools (1990)
    Michel Piccoli and Harriet Walter in May Fools (1990)
    François Berléand, Paulette Dubost, and Michel Duchaussoy in May Fools (1990)
    François Berléand, Dominique Blanc, Paulette Dubost, Miou-Miou, and Michel Piccoli in May Fools (1990)

    Top cast

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    Miou-Miou
    Miou-Miou
    • Camille
    Michel Piccoli
    Michel Piccoli
    • Milou
    Michel Duchaussoy
    Michel Duchaussoy
    • Georges
    Bruno Carette
    Bruno Carette
    • Grimaldi
    Paulette Dubost
    Paulette Dubost
    • Mrs. Vieuzac
    Harriet Walter
    Harriet Walter
    • Lily
    Martine Gautier
    • Adele
    Rozenne Le Tallec
    • Marie-Laure
    Jeanne Herry
    Jeanne Herry
    • Françoise
    • (as Jeanne Herry-Leclerc)
    Renaud Danner
    • Pierre-Alain
    François Berléand
    François Berléand
    • Daniel
    Dominique Blanc
    Dominique Blanc
    • Claire
    Serge Angeloff
    • Adele's fiancé
    Anne-Marie Bonange
    • Neighbor
    Marcel Bories
    • Leonce
    Bernard Brocas
    • Le curé…
    Stéphane Broquedis
    • The young garage owner
    Etienne Draber
    • Mr. Boutelleau
    • Director
      • Louis Malle
    • Writers
      • Louis Malle(scenario)
      • Jean-Claude Carrière(scenario)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jeanne Herry, who plays Françoise (the little girl) is the real-life daughter of Miou-Miou. In 2014 she directed her first feature film, 'Elle l'adore', starring Sandrine Kiberlain and Laurent Lafitte.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Die Hard 2/Ghost Dad/Days of Thunder/May Fools (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Prélude: 'Général Lavine' Eccentric
      Music by Claude Debussy

    User reviews12

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    A feast of emotions ...
    Milou en Mai finds the aging Louis Malle at his most wickedly wistful, directing mischievous set pieces and ultimately expressing nervous laughter at his own mortality. Made more in the traditions of British farce than the traditional French 'sophistication', in being set to the background of the 60's union unrest and student riots, the film keeps a subtle check on the ridiculous. Examining death, family relationships, marital relationships, extra-marital relationships and the different ways people perceive their lot in life, Milou en Mai has something for everyone: farcical comedy, beautiful cinematography, perceptive commentary, delightful anecdotes (I'm thinking of the opening bee-keeper scene and crab-catching in the river) and fantastic 'Hot Club de France' bowing and strumming. This film is one of my all time favourites - gentle, intelligent, sensitive fun - highly recommended.
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    • jonni
    • Apr 17, 2000

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 1990 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Italy
    • Official site
      • Official Site (France)
    • Languages
      • French
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Eine Komödie im Mai
    • Filming locations
      • Château du Calaoue, Gers, France
    • Production companies
      • Nouvelles Éditions de Films (NEF)
      • TF1 Films Production
      • Ellepi Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,576,702
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $20,078
      • Jun 24, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,576,702
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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