The Crowned Fish Tavern (1947)

Original title

La Taverne du poisson couronné

Directed by

René Chanas

Genre

drama film

Country

France

Runtime

1h 44m

Rating

6.0 of 10 from 6 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

The catalogue in 3D

The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A French drama set in a coastal tavern, focusing on the lives and conflicts of its patrons and staff. The story revolves around the tavern owner and the people drawn to his establishment, dealing with personal struggles and relationships.

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What happens

The Crowned Fish Tavern (French: La taverne du poisson couronné) is a 1947 French drama film directed by René Chanas and starring Michel Simon, Jules Berry and Blanchette Brunoy. It was shot at the Epinay Studios outside Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Pierre Marquet. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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