The French as Seen by… (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1988, The French as Seen by… is a drama, war and documentary film directed by David Lynch, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1988, Figaro magazine asked a few famous directors to direct a series of short movies to celebrate the 10 years of the revue. The movies have been released for the French revolution bicentenary. Includes: Werner Herzog's Les Gaulois, David Lynch's The Cowboy and the Frenchman, Andrzej Wajda's Proust contre la déchéance, Luigi Comencini's Pèlerinage à Agen, Jean-Luc Godard's Le dernier mot.
Who’s in it. The French as Seen by… stars Eve Ruggieri as Self - Host, Robyn Sumners, Jean Clemente as (Segment "Les Français vus par Werner Herzo") and Claude Josse as (Segment "Les Français vus par Werner Herzo"), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The French as Seen by… has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The French as Seen by… page.
If you liked it. Fans of The French as Seen by… tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
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- Is The French as Seen by… worth watching?
- The French as Seen by… holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The French as Seen by…?
- The French as Seen by… stars Eve Ruggieri, Robyn Sumners, Jean Clemente, Claude Josse and Barbara Hendricks.
- When was The French as Seen by… released?
- The French as Seen by… was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.