France / Dec 05, 1979
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Monsieur Cousin, a lonely Parisian statistician, shares his small apartment with a python named Gros-Câlin, seeking warmth and companionship. Infatuated with his coworker, Mlle Dreyfus, he awkwardly tries to win her affection, misinterpreting social cues and struggling with human connection. His eccentric attachment to the snake alienates him further, as his longing for intimacy blurs the line between reality and fantasy. Despite seeking advice and making misguided attempts at love, he remains isolated. The film follows his tragicomic struggle, ending ambiguously as he grapples with his unfulfilled need for human warmth.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jeanne Herviale | La concierge d'Irène |
| Annie Savarin | Conchita |
| Katia Tchenko | La putain |
| Clément Harari | Tsoures |
| André Penvern | M. Champjoie |
| Tatiana Vialle | La jeune fille |
Genres
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Gros câlin |
| Original language | Italiano (IT) |
| Spoken languages | Italiano |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 5 dicembre 1979 |
| Production | Anne-Marie Toursky |
| Writer | Romain Gary, Agenore Incrocci, Furio Scarpelli |
| Editing | Jacqueline Thiédot |
| Cinematography | Claude Becognée |
| Assistant directors | Jean-Pierre Rawson |
| Camera operators | Claude Becognée |
| Additional photography | Claude Becognée |
| Production design | René-Yves Bouty |
| Art direction | René-Yves Bouty |
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| Set decoration | René-Yves Bouty |
| Music | Jean-Pierre Doering, Jean-Pierre Lelong |
| Sound | Jean-Pierre Doering, Jean-Pierre Lelong |
| Costume design | Béatrice Labuset |
| Makeup | Béatrice Labuset |
| Hairstyling | Béatrice Labuset |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Italy / Mar 01, 1980
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