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Daybill vintage movie poster for the 1973 French-Italian film La Grande Bouffe (English: The Big Feast or Blow-Out). Directed by Marco Ferreri, it is a controversial satirical film that became a cult classic.Film SummaryThe movie follows four successful, middle-aged men who gather at a Parisian villa for a weekend with the explicit intention of eating themselves to death. The plot serves as a cynical satire on consumerism and the decadence of the bourgeoisie. Over the course of the weekend, they are joined by three prostitutes and a local schoolteacher, Andrea, who stays to witness and aid in their self-destructive marathon of gluttony and debauchery.Main CastThe film is notable for starring four major European film icons, who use their own first names for their characters:Marcello Mastroianni as Marcello, an airline pilot.Philippe Noiret as Philippe, a magistrate/judge.Michel Piccoli as Michel, a television producer.Ugo Tognazzi as Ugo, a chef.Andréa Ferréol as Andrea, the schoolteacher.Key FactsAwards: It won the International Critics' Award (FIPRESCI Prize) at the 1973 Cannes Film Festival, despite causing a massive scandal and being ruthlessly jeered by the audience upon its initial screening.Production: To maintain authenticity, the actors actually ate large quantities of food provided by the high-end Parisian delicatessen Fauchon.Poster Details: The poster shown is an Australian Daybill, which traditionally measures approximately 13" x 30". |
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