Le repas des fauves

Aug 26 1964 N/A 1h 39m
Drama, War

A diverse group of friends gather to celebrate a witless woman's birthday in this comedy drama set in France during World War II. The guests include an uncle who is a Nazi collaborator, a blind war veteran, a simpering physician, an arrogant educator, a patriotic girl, and the husband of the guest of honor. When some German soldiers are killed outside the house, the group is told by the Gestapo that they must choose among themselves two who will be shot if the killer is not caught. If two victims are not chosen, all seven at the party will be captured. Things sound pretty grim, but the black comedy begins when all seven try to save themselves by any means possible.

Plot

Also known in English as "Champagne for Savages". Set in World War Two occupied France. Several people gather at a house to celebrate a woman's birthday. Some German soldiers are killed outside. The Gestapo inform the group that they must select two of their party to be executed for the crime. It then becomes a matter of everyone trying to save themselves.

Written by

Vahé Katcha, Christian-Jaque, Claude Marcy

Directed by

Christian-Jaque

Cast

Francis Blanche, Boy Gobert, Antonella Lualdi

Crew

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Production Countries

Italy, France, Spain

Production Companies

Films Borderie, Compagnie Industrielle et Commerciale Cinématographique (CICC), Flora Film

Languages

Français

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
223
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA