By the Window
Originally released in 1948. By the Window is a comedy film. directed by Gilles Grangier. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bourvil, Suzy Delair, and Michèle Philippe
Synopsis
Gaston, nicknamed Pilou, has left his native village and Yvette, the girl of his heart, to go to Paris where he has found work as a painter. He is a naive good-natured man who, like most of his fellow-workers, favors a little song or two while he works. For the time being he is busy repainting the exterior of a block of flats and, when he does not sing to pass the time, he looks through the windows, observing the tenants in their daily lives. As time goes by, he goes as far as intervening and changing the course of their lives. In the end, despite having found a lookalike of his fiancée, he returns to her.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 22, 1948
78 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Les Productions Cinématographiques (L.P.C.)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is By the Window about?
Gaston, nicknamed Pilou, has left his native village and Yvette, the girl of his heart, to go to Paris where he has found work as a painter. He is a naive good-natured man who, like most of his fel...
Who directed By the Window?
By the Window was directed by Gilles Grangier.
How long is By the Window?
By the Window has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was By the Window released?
By the Window was released on January 22, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in By the Window?
The main cast of By the Window includes Bourvil, Suzy Delair, Michèle Philippe, Mona Dol, France Ellys.