Being Jacques Chirac (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2006, Being Jacques Chirac is a comedy film directed by Karl Zéro, running about 90 minutes. “When reality is worst than fiction.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Since 1967, Jacques Chirac has appeared everyday on television : millions of hours of automatic gestures, jerky speeches and feverish cavalcades. This mockumentary is based on archival footage and told at the first person (the voice of the French president is provided by imitator Didier Gustin). The main comic effect comes from the contradictions between the various speeches of the French President. The title comes from the title of the French-language version of Being John Malkovich.
Who’s in it. Being Jacques Chirac stars Jacques Chirac as Self (archive footage), Tony Blair as Self (archive footage), George W. Bush as Self (archive footage) and Jean-Marie Le Pen as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Being Jacques Chirac has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Being Jacques Chirac page.
If you liked it. Fans of Being Jacques Chirac tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Being Jacques Chirac (2006)?
- In US, Being Jacques Chirac is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Being Jacques Chirac worth watching?
- Being Jacques Chirac holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Being Jacques Chirac?
- Being Jacques Chirac stars Jacques Chirac, Tony Blair, George W. Bush, Jean-Marie Le Pen and François Hollande.
- When was Being Jacques Chirac released?
- Being Jacques Chirac was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.