Le Schpountz

Irénée is a modest grocer's boy working in his uncle's shop in the countryside around Marseille. He is convinced he was born with a gift and dreams of becoming a film star. A team of Parisian filmmakers passing through the area to scout locations, amused by the pretensions of this "Schpountz", draw up a fake acting contract for him. Swollen with pride and deaf to the warnings of his loved ones, Irénée, contract in pocket, travels to Paris and presents himself at the studios. A family comedy that has become a cult classic, paying a stirring tribute to laughter and bringing audiences the smiles and tears they need to live. They thought they were playing a joke on a madman, but they came across a Schpountz unlike any other.

Press reviews "A delicious hymn to laughter." LA TERRASSE "Not a dull moment, everything flows smoothly and rings true, just like Pagnol's language." TATOUVU "When cruelty flirts with tenderness, it is masterful!" L'AFFICHE Presented by Théâtre des criques and Lucernaire diffusion Directed by Delphine Depardieu and Arthur Cachia A play by Marcel Pagnol Cast: Axel Blind, Arthur Cachia, Patrick Chayriguès, Simon Gabillet, Milena Marinelli, Jean-Benoît Souilh Production: Théâtre des Criques Tour: Catherine Hérengt / Lucernaire diffusion Acknowledgements: We warmly thank those who supported us in the creation of this project, and in particular Nicolas Pagnol, Paul-Émile Fort, le Théâtre Montparnasse, Angèle Rose