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The Adventures of Felix

Original title: Drôle de Félix
  • 20002000
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Sami Bouajila and Philippe Garziano in The Adventures of Felix (2000)
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  • Romance
A tale revolving around the carefree bon-vivant Felix, who is content living with his boyfriend, Daniel in the town of Dieppe in Northern France. When Felix is laid off from his job, he deci... Read allA tale revolving around the carefree bon-vivant Felix, who is content living with his boyfriend, Daniel in the town of Dieppe in Northern France. When Felix is laid off from his job, he decides to take a road trip to Marseilles to track down the father he's never met. Backpack in... Read allA tale revolving around the carefree bon-vivant Felix, who is content living with his boyfriend, Daniel in the town of Dieppe in Northern France. When Felix is laid off from his job, he decides to take a road trip to Marseilles to track down the father he's never met. Backpack in tow, Felix sets out walking, hitching, and borrowing cars to get to the south of France. ... Read all
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1.8K
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  • Directors
    • Olivier Ducastel
    • Jacques Martineau
  • Writers
    • Olivier Ducastel
    • Jacques Martineau
  • Stars
    • Sami Bouajila
    • Patachou
    • Ariane Ascaride
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  • Directors
    • Olivier Ducastel
    • Jacques Martineau
  • Writers
    • Olivier Ducastel
    • Jacques Martineau
  • Stars
    • Sami Bouajila
    • Patachou
    • Ariane Ascaride
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    • 28User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 2 nominations

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    Sami Bouajila
    Sami Bouajila
    • Félixas Félix
    Patachou
    Patachou
    • Mathilde Firminas Mathilde Firmin
    Ariane Ascaride
    Ariane Ascaride
    • Isabelleas Isabelle
    Pierre-Loup Rajot
    • Danielas Daniel
    Charly Sergue
    • Julesas Jules
    Maurice Bénichou
    Maurice Bénichou
    • Fishermanas Fisherman
    Philippe Garziano
    • Railroaderas Railroader
    Didier Mahieu
    • Friendas Friend…
    Aliette Langolff-Colas
    • Unemployment Secretaryas Unemployment Secretary
    Arno Feffer
    • Man on Pentatherapyas Man on Pentatherapy
    Clément Dupré
    • Teenager with Kiteas Teenager with Kite
    Clément Révérend
    • Laurent, the Assailantas Laurent, the Assailant
    Daniel Lesur
    • Bar Owneras Bar Owner
    Antoine Marneur
    • Salesmanas Salesman
    Lisa Guez
    • Little Girlas Little Girl
    Jean-Stéphan Havert
    • Dancer at Zizy Foliesas Dancer at Zizy Folies
    Jean-Michel Colon
    • Zizy Folies Owneras Zizy Folies Owner
    Virginie Blanc
    • Louiseas Louise
    • Directors
      • Olivier Ducastel
      • Jacques Martineau
    • Writers
      • Olivier Ducastel
      • Jacques Martineau
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    Storyline

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    • Quotes

      Félix: I'm gay.

      Mathilde Firmin: Not you...

      Félix: What do you mean? I'm gay.

      Mathilde Firmin: I've known gay guys, but not you!

      Félix: I said I'm gay! How can I prove it?

      Mathilde Firmin: You seem so sure of yourself, I believe you.

    • Soundtracks
      Tout Doucement
      Music by Jean Mercadier

      Lyrics by René Clausier

      Performed by Blossom Dearie

    User reviews28

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    JOYFUL, JOYOUS, CELEBRATORY -- a piece of gold -- within the rainbow's reach
    Journeys and the growth to self-awareness are countless: from a solitary journey such as Pauline Collins in Shirley Valentine, to a wonderful Marianne Sagebrecht making all the difference in Out of Rosenheim (aka Bagdad Cafe), to an Oscar-nominated performance from Fernanda Montenegro in Central Station.

    And now this journey, by an affable, likable, vulnerable, gay, HIV +, Arab hero! WOW! The Adventures of Felix is a whirling tour de force -- like the symbol of the rainbow kite the pervades the movie. Very simply, Felix, incidentally HIV-positive, gay, of Arab origin, is a French man, who -- finding himself unemployed -- leaves his lover for five days as he undertakes a journey to find his (unknown) father.

    On route he encounters a number of strangers who become, for the duration of the film, and for a limited time, part of his family: all of these meetings enrich him and give him insight into himself. These secondary characters add a depth and range to this film, fleshing it out.

    This is a stunning film, thanks to a wonderful naturalistic and warm portrayal of Felix by Sami Bouajila in the title role, stunning supporting cast, a good soundtrack, and some lovely photography. And hats off to Patachou for a brilliant turn as the older woman; her scenes with Felix are well worth watching the movie for.

    This is an amazing achievement: it is a realistic feel-good movie: the world and its problems do not disappear into the background. Neither is this a didactic "gay" movie with "look-at-me-I'm-making-an-important-statement" feeling -- maybe French film makers are too evolved for that (despite that execrable 'Love is Comedy').

    It is a film that raises the joy of living, its sadness, its paradox. And, in the warm embrace of Felix: in his eyes, voice and face, we too can share his joy, his happiness, his dreams, his adventures.

    Low-key, understated this film may be .. but see it, see it, see it. It's gold.
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    • Nov 12, 2004

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    • Release date
      • April 19, 2000 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Official site
      • Pyramide
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Drôle de Félix
    • Filming locations
      • Dieppe, Seine-Maritime, France
    • Production companies
      • Arte France Cinéma
      • Canal+
      • Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $363,409
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $13,275
      • Jun 17, 2001
    • Gross worldwide
      • $363,409
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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