Why Not Me? (1999)

Released: 1999-01-06 Duration: 1hr 34min

Genres: Comedy Romance

Rating 5.8

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Don't tell my parents about my sex life; I'll handle it

Overview

Four gay French expatriots share a business in Barcelona. When they and their parents are thrown together for a "coming out" party, another French Farce ensues.

Production Companies

Elzévir Films

M6 Films

Maestranza Films

Sociedad General de Derechos Audiovisuales (SOGEDASA)

Alhena Films

Additional Info

Budget	$0.00
Revenue	$0.00
Original Language	fr
Popularity	1.826

Directed By

Stéphane Giusti

Crew

Director
Stéphane Giusti

Director of Photography
Antoine Roch

Production Design
Rosa Ros

Editor
Catherine Schwartz

Producer
Marie Masmonteil

Writer
Stéphane Giusti

Costume Design
Catherine Rigault

Producer
Caroline Adrian

Casting
Stéphane Foenkinos

Makeup Artist
Caitlin Acheson

Hairstylist
Jean-Jacques Puchu

Makeup Artist
Valérie Tranier

Sound
François Groult

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