La travestie (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1988, La travestie is a comedy and drama film directed by Yves Boisset, running about 107 minutes.
What it’s about. Nicole is a female attorney who is frustrated with the male-dominated world of provincial law. She embezzles money from a law firm and travels to Paris where she disguises herself as a man in hopes it will make a difference in her life and career. Nicole has two lesbian affairs and becomes a pimp for one of the women. She also has an affair with a man who indicates that he doesn't want a serious relationship. Nicole's loneliness leads her to the affairs as she continues the downward spiral into schizophrenia in this depressing psychological drama.
Who’s in it. La travestie stars Zabou Breitman as Nicole Armingaud, Yves Afonso as Alain, Bernard Farcy as The Dutch and Anna Galiena, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, La travestie has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La travestie page.
If you liked it. Fans of La travestie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch La travestie (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for La travestie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is La travestie worth watching?
- La travestie holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in La travestie?
- La travestie stars Zabou Breitman, Yves Afonso, Bernard Farcy, Anna Galiena and Valérie Steffen.
- When was La travestie released?
- La travestie was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.