Very Happy Alexander ( Alexandre le bienheureux )

Very Happy Alexander (DVD) (*)

$27.99

Original Title: Alexandre le bienheureux
Language Selections:
English ( Subtitles )
French ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
French ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
France ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
92 min + 68 min extras

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.85:1)

Special Features:
Documentary
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Special Edition
Trailer(s)
Remastered

Movie filmed in 1968 and produced in:
France ( France, Benelux )

Directed By:
Yves Robert

Written By:
Yves Robert

Actors:
Philippe Noiret ..... Alexandre
Françoise Brion ..... La Grande
Marlène Jobert ..... Agathe
Paul Le Person ..... Sanguin
Tsilla Chelton ..... Madame Bouillot
Léonce Corne ..... Lamendin
Pierre Richard ..... Colibert
Jean Saudray ..... Pinton
Pierre Barnley ..... Malicorne
Marcel Bernier ..... Le maire
Bernard Charlan ..... Madame Boisseau
Madeleine Damien ..... Verglandier
Pierre Maguelon ..... Le beau-père d'Alexandre
Marie Marc
François Vibert

Synopsis:

Philippe Noiret plays a henpecked childless farmer that lives oppressed by his authoritarian and materialistic wife, being the only worker in his farm. Whenever he attempts to take a small rest, indulge in any distraction, or simply falls asleep out of exhaustion, there she is chasing him to move on. When she and her elderly parents are killed in a car accident, he decides that the time has come to take it easy and enjoy life a little, sets all his livestock free, and then practically disappears. The only clue that he is still alive is his dog, who periodically goes shopping to the nearby town with a basket in its mouth. Concerns about Alexander's fate are the center of the town's gossip. After several attempts, a delegation sent by the citizens finds he has retired - to his bed. This creates no small social upheaval in this working-class small French town where hard work is regarded as a virtue, and hence his attitude is viewed as a scandal and a menace.

This amiable French comedy stars Philipe Noiret as Alexander, an shiftless farmer who prefers sleep to work. After his nagging wife dies, Alexander becomes even lazier. The farmer becomes entranced by a beautiful young woman, and proposes marriage. But when his prospective wife gives evidence of being just as domineering as wife number one, Alexander balks at the altar and retreats to his previous life of ease. Originally titled Alexandre Le Bienhereaux, Very Happy Alexander was directed by Yves Robert, best known for his international success The Tall Blond Man with the One Black Shoe.

Alexandre, a young and honest farmer, is oppressed by an authoritarian wife, who makes him work like a dog. When she dies in a car crash, he decides to stay in bed, absolutely free and inactive. Just a dog is occupied to carry food and newspapers to him.

This product was added to our catalog on Monday 08 July, 2013.

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