How to Keep the Red Lamp Burning (1965)

Name: How to Keep the Red Lamp Burning
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1965
Duration: 100 min
Rating: 5.5
Cast: Bernard Blier, Dominique Davray, Henri Virlogeux, Frank Villard, Jacques Marin

1h 40m France, Italy

Comedy Drama

Plot

Three interconnected stories unfold in this charming film. The narrative kicks off as Bernard Blier’s character takes a lantern from a brothel's entrance, setting the stage for a series of intriguing events. In the second tale, a young baroness falls victim to a theft that includes her prized lantern and jewelry. Finally, Louis de Funès’ character proudly hangs a lantern at the entrance of his own home, bringing a sense of closure to the whimsical journey. Each segment explores themes of desire, loss, and the significance of a simple light.

Cast

Bernard Blier Dominique Davray Henri Virlogeux Frank Villard Jacques Marin Yori Bertin Michèle Bardollet Jean Lefebvre Andréa Parisy Pierre Bertin Jean Carmet Darry Cowl Bernard Dhéran Albert Michel Louis de Funès