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Gaspard et Robinson

  • 1990
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
130
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Gaspard et Robinson (1990)
Drama

Two underdogs, Gaspard and Robinson, welcome an old woman, Mamie, whose family has left on the roadside.Two underdogs, Gaspard and Robinson, welcome an old woman, Mamie, whose family has left on the roadside.Two underdogs, Gaspard and Robinson, welcome an old woman, Mamie, whose family has left on the roadside.

  • Director
    • Tony Gatlif
  • Writers
    • Tony Gatlif
    • Marie-Hélène Rudel
  • Stars
    • Gérard Darmon
    • Vincent Lindon
    • Suzanne Flon
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    130
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    • Director
      • Tony Gatlif
    • Writers
      • Tony Gatlif
      • Marie-Hélène Rudel
    • Stars
      • Gérard Darmon
      • Vincent Lindon
      • Suzanne Flon
    • 1User review
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    Gérard Darmon
    Gérard Darmon
    • Gaspard
    Vincent Lindon
    Vincent Lindon
    • Robinson
    Suzanne Flon
    Suzanne Flon
    • Mamie
    Bénédicte Loyen
    • Rose
    Charlotte Girault
    • Eve
    Stefany Escudero
    • Suzy
    Christian Gazio
    • Homme Abandon
    Rolande Bouchet
    • Femme Abandon
    Julien Bukowski
    • Homme
    Roselyne Vuillaume
    • Femme
    Antonio Cauchois
    • Patron
    Anne Haybel
    • Patronne
    Anna Gladysek
    • Marie-Louise
    Michel Stefanni
    • L'Homme nu
    Alexandre Legallic
    • L'Homme du camion
    • Director
      • Tony Gatlif
    • Writers
      • Tony Gatlif
      • Marie-Hélène Rudel
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    8/10
    An odd Ménage A Trois.
    In former times,they left their children in front of the churches ....(see DW Griffith's "orphans in the storm".

    Still in 2015,they leave their pets ,cats and dogs ,on the wayside when they have a vacation.

    A couple leaves an old lady on the wayside ,with a message pinned on her coat.

    The movie was unfairly slagged off when it was released ;the review on "La Saison Cinematographique " trashed everything from the screen play to the actors who "ham it up along the way".The "Dictionnaire Des films " did better :they ignored it.

    Tony Gatlif ,who remains unsung and unsuccessful ,is a director who has always looked into the fringe groups:the gypsies in "Les Princes " ,their tragic fate in WW2 in "Korkoro" or the immigrants in "Je Suis Né D'Une Cigogne" .

    His three heroes are outcasts too ;against all odds ,"Mamie" is adopted at first sight by Robinson (the name is not unwarranted:he's really a

    Robinson Crusoé of life).And by his pal Gaspard ,willy-nilly .This odd menage à Trois tries to pick up the pieces and to do an old house up in order to open a refreshment room (shades of Duvivier's "La Belle Equipe" (1936)) In his ruthless review ,the writer blames the three friends' Joie De Vivre" and the good vibes all around.There are in our society people who got a raw deal and he should rather thank the Gods for not being part of them.And I do think he did not understand the ending:it's not only because he is in love with the girl's mother that Gaspard goes away:it's because he considers immature Robinson as his son,a son who will probably turn his new café -if he is allowed to open it,which remains to be seen- into Salvation army.Even though he lost everything,Gaspard HAD a family,Robinson was a waif:Vincent Lindon' s hangdog look is deeply moving.When he finally finds a family,Gaspard leaves and "will return only for a Pastis and a slice of mozzarella".

    Suzanne Flon is wonderful as the shameless old lady who demands pasta shells with butter;Vincent Lindon ,in an almost Capraesque character,matches her every step of the way ;this part predates his harrowing roles in Lioret's future movies such as "welcome" and "Toutes Nos Vies".Gerard Darmon makes up for the melodramatic side with some welcome humor.

    If you are looking for sex ,violence or special effects,it may not be your cup of tea;if you are looking for something warm,something different,don't think twice!
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    • Release date
      • December 19, 1990 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Гаспар и Робинзон
    • Filming locations
      • Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
    • Production companies
      • Les Films de la Colline
      • Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC)
      • Sofiarp
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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