L'humour à la française - Production & Contact Info (original) (raw)

France is as much in the crosshairs of comedians as it is in their hearts. Spare the rod and spoil the child. Beyond self-deprecation, it is certainly out of love that comedians tease France, its culture, its regions, and its inhabitants. ...See moreFrance is as much in the crosshairs of comedians as it is in their hearts. Spare the rod and spoil the child. Beyond self-deprecation, it is certainly out of love that comedians tease France, its culture, its regions, and its inhabitants. There is even a tradition of artists from working-class backgrounds who, because they are attached to their regions, know better than anyone how to poke fun at France and the French. From Dany Boon to Les Inconnus, from Gad Elmaleh to Elodie Poux, their humor is a magnifying glass that reflects who we are, exaggerating certain traits to varying degrees. So, what are the French really like?See less