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Beauties at War  {La guerre des miss}

Beauties at War

The provincial valley town of Charmoussey has always been in the shadow of its neighbor—literally. Upper Charmoussey, a profitable ski resort, sits above it in the snowy mountains. But now the very existence of Charmoussey is in danger as local authorities consider annexing the two. The mayor decides that their only hope of defeating the measure lies in winning the annual local beauty pageant (in which they’ve suffered 22 consecutive losses). But this year they’ve got a secret weapon in the form of prodigal son Franck Chevrel. When local residents spy his picture in the TV guide (albeit as an extra), they decide he’s just the showbiz type they need to coach their amateurs to success. And there’s an added attraction for Chevrel—the girl(s?) he left behind. Benoît Poelvoorde and Olivia Bonamy star in this farcical fable of top dog versus underdog from SIFF favorite Patrice Leconte.

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Sponsors:
Consulate General of France, San Francisco, MarQueen Hotel & Inn at Queen Anne, TV5 Monde

Cast & Crew

Director: Patrice Leconte
Producer: Franck Chorot
Editor: Frederic Jupin
Screenwriter: Fred Cavaye, Guillaume Lemans, Franck Chorot
Cinematographer: Jean-Marie Dreujou

Music: Étienne Perruchon
Principal Cast: Benoît Poelvoorde, Olivia Bonamy, Jacques Mathou, Christian Charmetant
Filmography: My Best Friend (2006 ); Intimate Strangers (2004); The Man on the Train (2002); The Widow of Saint-Pierre (2000); Ridicule (1996); Monsieur Hire (1989)
World Sales: Gaumont

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    tres charming!, Jun 08, 2009

    By denise packer

    “this french film was all you'd expect from the french...cute, funny, entertaining, shocking and above all unique! the lead character was like a little funny cartoon character, you just couldn't wait to see what he'd do next! the entire cast was fantastic and this film was simply one not to be” … full review

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    Very French, very funny, very fluffy film!, Jun 11, 2009

    By Mimi Noyes

    “A really funny, really fluffy, really silly French film that is a wonderful relief after seeing so many very serious, very slow, and very intellectual films. I laughed and laughed and laughed. Loved it. Good, solid fun. It reminds me a bit, in temperament and style, of The Full Monty and Kinky” … full review

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Screenings

Neptune Theatre
May 28, 2009 7:00 PM
7:00 PM (Date has passed.)
Uptown Cinema
May 31, 2009 9:00 PM
9:00 PM (Date has passed.)
Admiral Theater
June 6, 2009 9:30 PM
9:30 PM (Date has passed.)