Overview

In a cul-de-sac in the Faubourg-Saint-Antoine, Leon shares two rooms with his sister Marie. In one, he receives his clients: he is a tailor. In the other, Marie receives her own: she is a clairvoyant. Leon was happy until he learned what Marie was hiding from him. She is actually a prostitute, and Maxime, her supposed fiancé, is her pimp. On the same day, Leon also discovers love in the form of Arlette, a provincial young woman picked up by Marie.

Cast

Bernadette Lafont, Claude Melki, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Chantal Goya, Christian de Tillière, Gérard Boucaron, Vasilis Diamantopoulos, Jacques Doniol-Valcroze

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What is "Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad" about?

In a cul-de-sac in the Faubourg-Saint-Antoine, Leon shares two rooms with his sister Marie. In one, he receives his clients: he is a tailor. In the other, Marie receives her own: she is a clairvoyant. Leon was happy until he learned what Marie was hiding from him. She is actually a prostitute, and Maxime, her supposed fiancé, is her pimp. On the same day, Leon also discovers love in the form of Arlette, a provincial young woman picked up by Marie.

When was "Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad" released?

Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad was released in 1971.

Who stars in "Love Is Gay, Love Is Sad"?

The cast includes Bernadette Lafont, Claude Melki, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Chantal Goya.