La GRANDE BOUFFE (Original title)BLOW-OUT (Alternative title)The GREAT FEED (Alternative title)Le BANQUET (Alternative title)
Date: 1973 (Release)Countries: France, ItalyDirector: Marco Ferreri
Synopsis: Four men decide to install themselves in a Parisian villa and eat themselves to death.
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Releases
Date: 1973not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - EastmancolorRuntime: 133 mins Length: 11986 Feet
Date: February 2018Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 130 mins Dialogue (original): French / Subtitles: EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Title: The Top 10: Movie mealsAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing and brief critique of ten films considered to have memorable scenes involving meals or food.
In: El Amante Cine n191 April 2008 Page: 33
Title: Algunas peliculas escritas por Azcona: La GRANDE BOUFFEAuthor: SCHELL, Hernan Article type: ReviewLanguage: Spanish
In: Empire n206 August 2006 Page: 139
Title: At Home/Reissues on DVD: La Grande BouffeAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v16 n8 August 2006 Page: 97
Title: La Grande BouffeAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Avant-Scène du Cinéma n548 January 2006 Pages: 1-75 [dossier]
Title: La Grande Bouffe - un film de Marco FerreriArticle type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Dossier on La GRANDE BOUFFE, including articles, detailed credits, script, reviews from the French press, filmography for and awards won by Marco Ferreri and interview with Jean- Marie Blanche (son of French performer Francis Blanche).
In: Avant-Scène du Cinéma n548 January 2006 Page: 89
Title: [L'Avant-Scène du Cinéma - n548 January 2006: no known title]Author: ALION, Yves Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: French
In: CinémAction n107 2003 Pages: 207-219
Title: De l'amour en tant que nature morte...Author: DAST, Stéphanie Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: An analysis of Marco Ferreri's critique of society referring to two of his films, La GRANDE BOUFFE and LIZA.
In: CinémAction n103 2002 Pages: 126-131
Title: 50 films qui ont fait scandale: La grande bouffeAuthor: TAILLIBERT, Christelle Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
In: Télérama n2371 21 Jun 1995 Pages: 78-79, 105
Title: [Télérama - n2371 21 Jun 1995: no known title]Author: MURY, Cécile Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
In: Sight and Sound v4 n2 February 1994 Page: 66
Title: [Sight and Sound - v4 n2 February 1994: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: Cinema Novo n34 Mar/Apr 1984 Pages: 23-26, 51-52
Title: [Cinema Novo - n34 Mar/Apr 1984: no known title]Language: Portuguese
In: Films and Filming v20 n5 February 1974 Pages: 37-38
Title: [Films and Filming - v20 n5 February 1974: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v41 n481 February 1974 Pages: 28-29
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v41 n481 February 1974: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinema TV Today n10066 19 Jan 1974 Page: 12
Title: [Cinema TV Today - n10066 19 Jan 1974: no known title]Language: English
In: Cineforum n132 May 1974 Pages: 315-321
Title: [Cineforum - n132 May 1974: no known title]Language: Italian
In: Variety 16 May 1973 Page: 6
Title: [Variety - 16 May 1973: no known title]Language: English
In: Time Out n200 21 Dec 1973 Pages: 36-37
Title: [Time Out - n200 21 Dec 1973: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director about his film.
In: Le Film Francais n1491 8 Jun 1973 Page: 9
Title: [ Le Film Francais - n1491 8 Jun 1973: no known title]Language: French
In: Téléciné n181 September 1973 Pages: 28-30
Title: [Téléciné - n181 September 1973: no known title]Author: MAGNY, Jöel Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Téléciné n181 September 1973 Pages: 30-31
Title: La Grande Bouffe - un film bourgeoisAuthor: SERCEAU, Daniel Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Jeune Cinéma n72 Jul/Aug 1973 Pages: 10-13
Title: [Jeune Cinéma - n72 Jul/Aug 1973: no known title]Language: French
In: La Technique/l'Exploitation Cinématographique n346 January 1973 Page: E7
Title: [La Technique/l'Exploitation Cinématographique - n346 January 1973: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Credits.
In: Positif n152/153 Jul/Aug 1973 Pages: 96-98
Title: [Positif - n152/153 Jul/Aug 1973: no known title]Language: French
In: Le Film Francais n1451 8 Sep 1972 Page: 8
Title: [ Le Film Francais - n1451 8 Sep 1972: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Credits.
In: Pages: 43-44
Title: [ - : no known title]
In: Pages: Winter 4-10
Title: [ - : no known title]
In: Pages: 61-63
Title: [ - : no known title]
Description: Review and interview with director.
Author: KELLER, James R. Pages: vi, 209 p.
Date: 1973 (Release)Countries: France, ItalyDirector: Marco Ferreri
Synopsis: Four men decide to install themselves in a Parisian villa and eat themselves to death.
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Releases
Date: 1973not specifiedRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - EastmancolorRuntime: 133 mins Length: 11986 Feet
Date: February 2018Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 130 mins Dialogue (original): French / Subtitles: EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer
Credits
(19)
Production Company: Mara Film, Production Company: Films 66, Production Company: Capitolina Produzioni Cinematografica, Producer: Jean-Pierre Rassam, Associate Producer: Vincent Malle, Production Manager: Alain Coiffier, Assistant Director: Enrico Bergier, Script: Marco Ferreri, Script: Rafael Ascona, Photography: Mario Vulpiani, Special Effects: Paul Trielli, Editor: Claudine Merlin, Art Director: Michel de Broin, Costumes: Gitt Magrini, Music: Philippe Sarde, piano solo: Michel Piccoli, Sound: Jean-Pierre Ruh, Gastronomic consultant: Giuseppe Maffioli
Cast
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Marcello Mastroianni (Marcello), Ugo Tognazzi (Ugo), Michel Piccoli (Michel), Philippe Noiret (Philippe), Andréa Ferréol (Andrea), Monique Chaumette (Madeleine), Florence Giorgetti (Anne), Rita Scherrer (Anulka), Solange Blondeau (Danielle), Michèle Alexandre (Nicole), Cordelia Piccoli (Barbara), James Campbell (Zac), Henri Piccoli (Hector), Bernard Menez (Pierre), Patricia Milochevitch (Mini), Louis Navarre (Braguti), Mario Vulpiani (Co-pilot), Gérard Boucarou (Chauffeur), Giuseppe Maffioli (Chef), Margaret Honeywell, Annette Carducci (hostess), Eva Simonnet (Secretary)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(27)
In: Empire n224 February 2008 Pages: 152-153Title: The Top 10: Movie mealsAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing and brief critique of ten films considered to have memorable scenes involving meals or food.
In: El Amante Cine n191 April 2008 Page: 33
Title: Algunas peliculas escritas por Azcona: La GRANDE BOUFFEAuthor: SCHELL, Hernan Article type: ReviewLanguage: Spanish
In: Empire n206 August 2006 Page: 139
Title: At Home/Reissues on DVD: La Grande BouffeAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v16 n8 August 2006 Page: 97
Title: La Grande BouffeAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Avant-Scène du Cinéma n548 January 2006 Pages: 1-75 [dossier]
Title: La Grande Bouffe - un film de Marco FerreriArticle type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Dossier on La GRANDE BOUFFE, including articles, detailed credits, script, reviews from the French press, filmography for and awards won by Marco Ferreri and interview with Jean- Marie Blanche (son of French performer Francis Blanche).
In: Avant-Scène du Cinéma n548 January 2006 Page: 89
Title: [L'Avant-Scène du Cinéma - n548 January 2006: no known title]Author: ALION, Yves Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: French
In: CinémAction n107 2003 Pages: 207-219
Title: De l'amour en tant que nature morte...Author: DAST, Stéphanie Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: An analysis of Marco Ferreri's critique of society referring to two of his films, La GRANDE BOUFFE and LIZA.
In: CinémAction n103 2002 Pages: 126-131
Title: 50 films qui ont fait scandale: La grande bouffeAuthor: TAILLIBERT, Christelle Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
In: Télérama n2371 21 Jun 1995 Pages: 78-79, 105
Title: [Télérama - n2371 21 Jun 1995: no known title]Author: MURY, Cécile Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
In: Sight and Sound v4 n2 February 1994 Page: 66
Title: [Sight and Sound - v4 n2 February 1994: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: Cinema Novo n34 Mar/Apr 1984 Pages: 23-26, 51-52
Title: [Cinema Novo - n34 Mar/Apr 1984: no known title]Language: Portuguese
In: Films and Filming v20 n5 February 1974 Pages: 37-38
Title: [Films and Filming - v20 n5 February 1974: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v41 n481 February 1974 Pages: 28-29
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v41 n481 February 1974: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinema TV Today n10066 19 Jan 1974 Page: 12
Title: [Cinema TV Today - n10066 19 Jan 1974: no known title]Language: English
In: Cineforum n132 May 1974 Pages: 315-321
Title: [Cineforum - n132 May 1974: no known title]Language: Italian
In: Variety 16 May 1973 Page: 6
Title: [Variety - 16 May 1973: no known title]Language: English
In: Time Out n200 21 Dec 1973 Pages: 36-37
Title: [Time Out - n200 21 Dec 1973: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director about his film.
In: Le Film Francais n1491 8 Jun 1973 Page: 9
Title: [ Le Film Francais - n1491 8 Jun 1973: no known title]Language: French
In: Téléciné n181 September 1973 Pages: 28-30
Title: [Téléciné - n181 September 1973: no known title]Author: MAGNY, Jöel Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Téléciné n181 September 1973 Pages: 30-31
Title: La Grande Bouffe - un film bourgeoisAuthor: SERCEAU, Daniel Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: Jeune Cinéma n72 Jul/Aug 1973 Pages: 10-13
Title: [Jeune Cinéma - n72 Jul/Aug 1973: no known title]Language: French
In: La Technique/l'Exploitation Cinématographique n346 January 1973 Page: E7
Title: [La Technique/l'Exploitation Cinématographique - n346 January 1973: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Credits.
In: Positif n152/153 Jul/Aug 1973 Pages: 96-98
Title: [Positif - n152/153 Jul/Aug 1973: no known title]Language: French
In: Le Film Francais n1451 8 Sep 1972 Page: 8
Title: [ Le Film Francais - n1451 8 Sep 1972: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Credits.
In: Pages: 43-44
Title: [ - : no known title]
In: Pages: Winter 4-10
Title: [ - : no known title]
In: Pages: 61-63
Title: [ - : no known title]
Description: Review and interview with director.
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(1)
Title: Food, film and culture: a genre studyAuthor: KELLER, James R. Pages: vi, 209 p.