Name: Mon mari est merveilleux
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1953-04-29
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Rating: 4.5
Cast: Fernand Gravey, Sophie Desmarets, Elina Labourdette

Claude Chatel, a popular writer, cultivates misanthropy. He imposes his brand image: a hermit living away from the world and noise. A cheeky journalist, Sylvia, takes it upon herself to publish an interview with this savage. She introduces herself as the secretary of Micheline, her best friend, whom she portrays as an unbearable socialite, attracts the good graces of the butler Henri and gradually wins the trust, then the friendship, then the love of Claude.

Featuring the same principals and the same director as "ma femme est formidable", "my husband is wonderful" is the follow-up ,but not a sequel :and for a good reason,vcause there's no husband ,at least till the very last scene which will infuriate the women's lib .

It's an imitation of the American comedies,with Fernand Gravey resembling Clark Gable ;hindsight displays the charms of this light harmless little movie : devoid of coarseness: it features cutting remarks about the snob Parisians ;the writer shuns the jet-set and goes back to his roots in his native Provence where, while writing disagreeable lines about women , he 's also a beekeeper; he draws a wry spicy parallel between the human society and the beehive where the insects never attack their mates .

French-language cinema, whether in France, Québec, or other Francophone regions, explores cultural identity, social change, and the tension between the individual and society. French cinema is not only celebrated for its intellectual experimentation and auteur traditions, but also its success in mainstream comedy, romance, and commercial entertainment. In Québec, films often focus on questions of language, belonging, and community within a distinct cultural landscape.

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The comedy genre refers to a category of entertainment that aims to amuse and entertain audiences by using humor, wit, and comedic situations. Comedies are created with the primary intention of eliciting laughter and providing lighthearted enjoyment. They encompass a wide range of styles, tones, and themes, appealing to various tastes and audiences.

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A young journalist ,Sylvia,has to interview a writer,Claude Chatel, whose success is due to his misogyny.

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