Movie

Le charme de l'ambiguïté

(fr)

1974

58m

Le charme de l'ambiguïté

Documentary

Overview: From transvestites to transformers, we will follow the trail that will lead us in different and famous Parisian music-halls, such as the mythical Alcazar of Paris, La Grande Eugène. Whether they are below or beyond their character, often these men who are looking for themselves look at life with the humor of despair. Why this need to "transform" themselves? Why is it always the men who cross-dress and not the women? Why did the public flock to these shows in the 1970s and 1980s? Interpretations of famous characters such as Diana Ross, Josephine Baker, Billie Holiday, the Peter Sisters, the Andrew Sisters, Zizi Jeanmaire, Judy Garland, Sarah Bernhardt, among others, contribute to making this musical document an essential testimony of this era.

Status: Released

Release date: January 1, 1974

Countries of origin: Belgium,

Production company:
  • Olivier Films

Top Cast

Jean-Marie Rivière

Jean-Marie Rivière

as Lui-même (Théât...

Marcel Drouet

Marcel Drouet

as Lui-même (Cabar...

Léon Grieg

Léon Grieg

as Lui-même (Cabar...

La Grande Eugène

La Grande Eugène

La Grande Zoa

La Grande Zoa

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