Merci Zaza - La Folle Histoire de la Cage aux Folles

About This Movie

Merci Zaza - La folle histoire de la Cage aux Folles dives deep into the heartbeat of a theatrical phenomenon that defined an era. Directed by Christophe Duchiron, this documentary captures the essence of the groundbreaking production that ran for five years in Paris, at a time when societal attitudes towards homosexuality were starkly different. The film's pacing is reflective, allowing the audience to absorb the cultural impact of Poiret and Serrault's performances. You get a sense of the atmosphere back then, how laughter coexisted with resistance. It’s fascinating to see the practical effects of their stagecraft, the way they navigated and challenged norms. It’s less about nostalgia and more about understanding a pivotal moment in LGBTQ+ history through the lens of theater.

Focus on the historical contextInteresting backstage storiesGreat interviews with cast and crew