Madame Irma (2006)
Directed by Didier Bourdon, Yves Fajnberg

Comedy

Film Synopsis

When he loses his job as a well-paid manager in a large company, 40-something Francis is at a loss over what to do next.  Unable to break the news to his wife, he keeps up the pretence that he still has a job.  Out of desperation, he decides to consult a fortune teller to see what the future holds for him.  This experience gives him a brainwave.   Why shouldn't he become a fortune teller?  All he has to do is hire a caravan, dress up as a mysterious Rumanian woman and utter a few enigmatic platitudes to gullible clients.  As Madame Irma, Francis discovers a new lease of life...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Didier Bourdon, Yves Fajnberg
  • Script: Didier Bourdon, Frédéric Petitjean
  • Cinematographer: Pascal Caubère
  • Music: Olivier Bernard
  • Cast: Didier Bourdon (Francis), Pascal Légitimus (Ludo), Arly Jover (Inés), Catherine Mouchet (Brigitte), Yoann Denaive (Théo), Julie Ferrier (La voyante), Estelle Krol (Luna), Jacques Herlin (M. Blancard), Jean-Pierre Lazzerini (Eddy), Farida Ouchani (Aïcha), Gérard Caillaud (M. Philippon)
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 95 min

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