Name: Les murs ont des oreilles
Genre: Comedy
Duration: 1 h 31 min
Rating: 4.8
Cast: Louis Velle, Martine Sarcey, Chantal Nobel

A man who divorces buys a desirable new mansion in the country ;he discovers a wire-tapping set ,which enables him to spy on his children ,his servants,his secretary and even his tricky editor(he is a best-selling writer,the toast of the town ,and women are dying for his autograph).Not bad for an idea,but dreadful screenplay ,which verges on coarseness.

Jean Girault was an unambitious director ;yet,some of his movies had their funny moments,and those moments stem from the indomitable presence of Louis De Funès.(notably the Gendarme saga ,particularly the first episodes).Nobody at all in this film has ever been in the business of supplying laughters ;neither Louis Velle (with whom Girault had already done the eminently forgettable "Permis De Conduire" nor his co-stars (Martine Sarcey and Chantal Nobel) are comic actors;let's be nice and forget Christine Fabrega as "Gilda" and Emmanuel De Sablet as the offspring.

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.

Jean-Pierre Léaud in The 400 Blows (1959)

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.

Will Ferrell, Angela Grillo, and Lap-Gei Cheung in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)

A "Watergate" in miniature:a man discovers a wire-tapping set ,in his new house,and he can spy on his circle.

Get a closer look at some of Hollywood's perfect pairs.

Hollywood Power Couples

Get a closer look at some of Hollywood&#39;s perfect pairs.

"The Gentlemen" and "Slow Horses" return this fall, while the "Reacher" spin-off series "Neagley" makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

2026 Fall TV and Streaming Watch Guide

&quot;The Gentlemen&quot; and &quot;Slow Horses&quot; return this fall, while the &quot;Reacher&quot; spin-off series &quot;Neagley&quot; makes its debut. See our guide of the biggest Fall TV and streaming releases.

Get a closer look at these actors from their many TV and streaming series roles.

Streaming Stars, Then and Now

Le mille-pattes fait des claquettes (1977)

Lou Castel, Michel Duchaussoy, Maurice Garrel, Mariangela Melato, and Fabio Testi in Nada (1974)

Les murs ont des oreilles

Photos

Top Cast25

User reviews1

More like this

Related interests

Storyline

Top picks

Details

Tech specs

Contribute to this page

More to explore

Recently viewed