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Wikipedia article




'Very Happy Alexander' (, "Blissful Alexander") is a 1968 French comedy film, directed by Yves Robert, starring Philippe Noiret, Marlne Jobert and Franoise Brion. This was comic actor Pierre Richard's third appearance on film, playing a secondary role toward the end of the plot.

The film was released on DVD on 4 May 2004.

Brief summary



Philippe Noiret plays a henpecked childless farmer that lives oppressed by his authoritarian and materialistic wife, being the only worker in his farm. Whenever he attempts to take a small rest, indulge in any distraction, or simply falls asleep out of exhaustion, there she is chasing him to move on. When she and her elderly parents are killed in a car accident, he decides that the time has come to take it easy and enjoy life a little, sets all his livestock free, and then practically disappears. The only clue that he is still alive is his dog, who periodically goes shopping to the nearby town with a basket in its mouth. Concerns about Alexander's fate are the center of the town's gossip. After several attempts, a delegation sent by the citizens finds he has retiredto his bed. This creates no small social upheaval in this working-class small French town where hard work is regarded as a virtue, and hence his attitude is viewed as a scandal and a menace.

Cast



* Philippe Noiret Alexandre

* Franoise Brion La Grande, Alexandre's wife

* Marlne Jobert Agathe

* Paul Le Person Sanguin

* Tsilla Chelton Madame Bouillot

* Lonce Corne Lamendin

* Pierre Richard Colibert

* Jean Saudray Pinton

* Marcel Bernier Malicorne

* Bernard Charlan The mayor

* Madeleine Damien Madame Boisseau

* Pierre Maguelon Verglandier

* Franois Vibert Alexandre's father in law

* Jean Carmet La Fringale

References



*[http://www.commeaucinema.com/film=alexandre-le-bienheureux,27889.html Information about the film, synopsis, trailer]

*[http://www.cinemotions.com/modules/Films/fiche/11086/Alexandre-le-bienheureux.html Alexandre Le Bienheureux]


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