Laughter and Punishment (2003)

Name: Laughter and Punishment
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2003
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 5.4
Cast: José Garcia, Laurent Lucas, Philippe Uchan, Isabelle Doval, Benoît Poelvoorde

1h 34m

Drama Comedy

Plot

French director Isabelle Doval teams up with her husband, renowned comedian José Garcia, in the hilarious Rire et Chatiment (Laughter and Punishment). Vincent, a charismatic doctor with a relentless desire to amuse, drives his girlfriend Camille (played by Doval) to frustration, ultimately resulting in their breakup. As Vincent grapples with his comedic antics, he soon realizes the dire consequences of his actions when they start leading to fatal outcomes. The film cleverly blends humor and dark themes, exploring the thin line between laughter and tragedy.

Cast

José Garcia Laurent Lucas Philippe Uchan Isabelle Doval Benoît Poelvoorde Delphine Bibet Bénédicte Charpiat Véronique Picciotto Judith El Zein Valérie Benguigui Ahcène Nini Alain Bouzigues François Berland Jean-Marie Lamour Marie Mergey