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Milou en Mai

'''''Milou en Mai''''' (Milou in May), also released under the English title '''''May Fools''''', is a film (1990) by Louis Malle. It portrays the impact of the French revolutionary fervour of May 1968 on a French village.

Milou's grandmother dies just as the unrest and strikes are sweeping the country. The events interfere with the plans for a funeral and disrupt the family and a stranded truck driver. The film combines elements of social and interpersonal commentary with farce.

It stars Miou-Miou as Camille, Michel Piccoli as Milou, Michel Duchaussoy as Georges, and Dominique Blanc as Claire. It was written by Jean-Claude Carrière and Louis Malle, and produced by Louis Malle and Vincent Malle. The music was by Stéphane Grappelli. ''Milou en Mai'' was filmed at Château du Calaoue, in Gers. It has a 107 minute running times.

Awards

* Best Foreign Direction, David di Donatello Awards 1990.
* Nomination for Best Foreign Film, BAFTA Awards 1991.
* César Award for Best supporting Actress: Dominique Blanc. Nominations for Césars for Best Actor: Michel Piccoli, Best Actress: Miou-Miou, and Best Supporting Actor: Michel Duchaussoy. 1991.

References


* ''Milou en mai'' on the French language Internet Movie Database.