Music · France · 1968 · 1h 45m

The Idols

Les Idoles

Director

Cast

Bulle Ogier as 'Gigi la Folle' Pierre Clémenti as 'Charly le Surineur' Jean-Pierre Kalfon as 'Simon le Magicien' Valérie Lagrange as Rosine Michèle Moretti as Mrs. Canasson Joël Barbouth as Mr. Canasson

Crew

Jean Eustache — Editor Francine Grubert — Editor Marc-Gilbert Guillaumin — Writer Laurent Gire — Production Design Jean Bouquin — Costume Design

Synopsis

This satire concerns three French singing idols and their attempt to stay in the public eye. A press conference, backstage hedonism, psychedelia, manipulative managers and disc jockeys are portrayed as the pop culture is thoroughly and effectively lampooned in this independent feature.

Key Collaborators

Marc-Gilbert Guillaumin Director Jean Eustache Editor Francine Grubert Editor Marc-Gilbert Guillaumin Writer Laurent Gire Production Design Jean Bouquin Costume Design

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