Clara and the Why Not
Originally released in 1981. Clara and the Why Not is a music/comedy film. directed by Jacques Monnet.
Starring Isabelle Adjani, Thierry Lhermitte, and Daniel Auteuil
Synopsis
Three days in the lives of six friends who are nearly 30 years old, live in Grenoble, and have a rock band called the "Why Notes?". They're to play in Paris at Charles's school reunion. In getting to Paris and back, the characters interact with Aimee's ex-husband and her abrasive, cruel ex-mentor, Louise's would-be lover who turns out to have a husband, Mickey's long-time lover and her children, Bertrand's Germanic wife and their children who speak no French, and Frederic's distant mother. The band also meets Clara, a mercurial free spirit who beguiles Bertrand, then Mickey, then takes up with someone else in the band.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 14, 1981
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (42 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Productions Marcel Dassault
- Gaumont International
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clara and the Why Not about?
Three days in the lives of six friends who are nearly 30 years old, live in Grenoble, and have a rock band called the "Why Notes?". They're to play in Paris at Charles's school reunion. In getting ...
Who directed Clara and the Why Not?
Clara and the Why Not was directed by Jacques Monnet.
How long is Clara and the Why Not?
Clara and the Why Not has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Clara and the Why Not released?
Clara and the Why Not was released on January 14, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Clara and the Why Not?
The main cast of Clara and the Why Not includes Isabelle Adjani, Thierry Lhermitte, Daniel Auteuil, Josiane Balasko, Christian Clavier.