A French Gigolo
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film industry |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Founder | Josiane Balasko (director) |
| Products | Comedy-drama film |
A French Gigolo () is a 2008 French comedy-drama film directed by Josiane Balasko, featuring performances by Nathalie Baye, Éric Caravaca, Isabelle Carré, along with Balasko in a leading role.
Plot
Patrick leads a secret life as a male escort, hidden from his wife. Upon uncovering his clandestine occupation, she is initially taken aback but soon supports his continued work to alleviate their financial difficulties. Throughout this, Patrick develops a complicated romantic involvement with one of his clients, Judith.
Development
This movie made its debut at the 2008 Rome Film Festival and was subsequently showcased at the 2009 Seattle International Film Festival. The production was funded with a budget of $8.4 million, yet it earned around $6 million at the box office.
- 2008 films
- 2008 comedy-drama films
- 2000s French-language films
- Films about male prostitution in France
- Films about prostitution in Paris
- Films directed by Josiane Balasko
- Films set in Arizona
- Films shot in Colorado
- Films shot in Paris
- Films shot in Utah
- France 3 Cinéma films
- French comedy-drama films
- Gaumont (company) films
- 2000s French films