Name: La famille Duraton
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1939-09-06
Duration: 1 h 25 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Noël-Noël, Jules Berry, Blanchette Brunoy

Radio man Jules Berry wrecks his car and is invited by a suburb family for diner. He finds the gossip conversation so funny he imagines a radio show around this punctual diner, without telling the family, the leader being Noël Noël. But at the café du Commerce of the village, local people meet at that hour for the ritual aperitif listening to the gossip family show they identify in their village. They wonder who's talking about themselves and funny misunderstandings appear. Director Christian Stengel and his writers Noël Noël and René Wheeler show how France was living just before WWII and the importance of radio broadcasting with all kind of shows. One of the radio employee is Jean Solar, cousin of Christian Stengel, who wrote songs with Francis Blanche for Charles Trenet. In some of his movies, Stengel was interested in new talents and way of life : singer Charles Trenet in "Je chante", radio TSF in "la Famille Duraton", television in "Seul dans la nuit", the famous car Dyna Panhard in "Casse-cou, mademoiselle". Stengel was not a great director, just popular and entertaining.

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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Société de Production du Film Famille Duraton (SEFD)

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