Clara and the Why Not (1981)

★ 5.4 1h 40m IMDb

Three days in the lives of six friends who are nearly 30 years old, live in Grenoble, and have a rock band called the "Why Notes?". They're to play in Paris at Charles's school reunion. In getting to Paris and back, the characters interact with Aimee's ex-husband and her abrasive, cruel ex-mentor, Louise's would-be lover who turns out to have a husband, Mickey's long-time lover and her children, Bertrand's Germanic wife and their children who speak no French, and Frederic's distant mother. The band also meets Clara, a mercurial free spirit who beguiles Bertrand, then Mickey, then takes up with someone else in the band.

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Isabelle Adjani
Isabelle Adjani as Clara Age 70 · Paris, France Isabelle Yasmine Adjani (born June 27, 1955) is a French film actress and singer. Adjani has appeared in 30 films since 1970. She holds the record for most César Award for Best Actress with five, for...
Thierry Lhermitte
Thierry Lhermitte as Bertrand Age 73 · Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France ​Thierry Lhermitte (born 24 November 1952) is a French actor, director, writer and producer, best known for his comedic roles. He was a founder of the comedy troupe Le Splendid in the 1970s, along wit...
Daniel Auteuil
Daniel Auteuil as Mickey Age 76 · Alger, France [now Algeria] Daniel Auteuil (born 24 January 1950) is a French actor. His starring role in Jean de Florette brought him international recognition, and he has since become one of the best-known, best-paid and most...
Josiane Balasko
Josiane Balasko as Louise Age 76 · Paris, France Josiane Balasko (born 15 April 1950) is a French actress, writer and director. She was born Josiane Balašković in Paris. One of Balasko's most recognized roles among English speakers is as a lesbian...
Christian Clavier
Christian Clavier as Charles Age 73 · Paris, France Christian Clavier is a French actor, screenwriter, film producer and film director. He is the brother of French film director Stéphane Clavier. After his high class studies at the Neuilly Lycée Paste...
Roland Giraud
Roland Giraud as Paul Age 84 · Rabat, Morocco Roland Giraud is a French actor. He married actress Maaike Jansen in 1966. Giraud began his theatrical training in the 1960s and joined Coluche's theatrical company in 1971. Around this time he worke...

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