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A 33-minute film about a man who could fart the French national anthem. Cinema peaked here.
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Le Petomane (1979)

absurdist biographytoilet humor elevatedBritish comedy

Overview

The incredibly true story of the legendary French entertainer Joseph Pujol, who performed impersonations with his self-described 'elastic anus' and a surfeit of wind.

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short filmbiography
body tabooart vs. vulgaritycelebrity spectacleclass anxiety

Standout Aspects

Acting

Leonard Rossiter commits to anal acoustics with Shakespearean gravity.

Direction

Monty Python's Ian MacNaughton knows absurdity.

Best for:Solo: When you need to explain your weird taste to no one.·Friends: Group watch for maximum confused laughter.·Background: It's 33 minutes. Barely interrupts your life.
Ian MacNaughton

Director

Ian MacNaughton

ReleasedDec 31, 1979
Runtime33m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight

Top Cast

Leonard Rossiter

Leonard Rossiter

Monsieur Joseph Pujol

John D. Collins

John D. Collins

Michael Cronin

Michael Cronin

the Prince of Wales

Alexandra Dane

Alexandra Dane

John Harvey

John Harvey

Alun Lewis

Alun Lewis

Bob Todd

Bob Todd

Joseph's father

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Joseph Pujol was a real person who performed at the Moulin Rouge from 1892-1914 and could shoot water up to 5 feet.

Cultural

Director Ian MacNaughton produced Monty Python's Flying Circus; this film shares that same anarchic disrespect for respectability.

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