Mauvais Genre (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1997, Mauvais Genre is a comedy film directed by Laurent Bénégui, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The film's title is a pun, the double meaning referencing both the "wrong genre" and a person with distasteful motives. Insecure novelist Martial Bok promotes his new sexy novel La Fille de Dos ("Girl Observed From the Rear") with a round of book-signings and talk-shows. When beautiful hat designer Camille buys the book, Martial follows her and spies on her as she reads his book and removes her clothing. It's the beginning of his obsession and also an inspiration. After Martial's live-in girlfriend Lucie establishes contact with Camille for real, Martial is able to type out another sexy manuscript.
Who’s in it. Mauvais Genre stars Jacques Gamblin as Martial Bok, Elina Löwensohn as Lucie, Monica Bellucci as Camille and Michel Aumont as Bernard Brondin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Mauvais Genre has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mauvais Genre page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mauvais Genre tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mauvais Genre (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mauvais Genre change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mauvais Genre worth watching?
- Mauvais Genre holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mauvais Genre?
- Mauvais Genre stars Jacques Gamblin, Elina Löwensohn, Monica Bellucci, Michel Aumont and Michael Lonsdale.
- When was Mauvais Genre released?
- Mauvais Genre was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.