Happy Easter(1984) — Genuine

(original French title: Joyeuses Pâques ) is a 1984 French comedy film directed by Georges Lautner . Based on the 1980 play by Jean Poiret, the film is a fast-paced sex farce starring French cinema legend Jean-Paul Belmondo . Plot Overview

Critics at the time and modern reviewers often describe it as a light, entertaining "soufflé" of a movie that relies heavily on Belmondo's personal charm and comedic timing. Happy Easter(1984)

While popular in France, it is also noted for having a cult following in Hungary due to its high-quality dubbing. Happy Easter (1984) (original French title: Joyeuses Pâques ) is a

The film is characterized by "zany situations," wild car chases, and Belmondo’s high-energy, physical performance. While popular in France, it is also noted

The story follows Stéphane Margelle (Belmondo), a successful industrialist and chronic womanizer. After dropping his wife, Sophie (), at the airport for the Easter weekend, he immediately picks up a much younger woman named Julie ( Sophie Marceau ).

The plan for a secret getaway goes awry when his wife returns home unexpectedly due to a flight cancellation. Caught in a compromising situation, Stéphane frantically claims that Julie is actually his long-lost daughter from a previous marriage. Julie plays along, leading to an escalating series of absurd lies and comical stunts as Stéphane attempts to keep his wife from discovering the truth. Director: Georges Lautner. Writers: Jean Poiret and Georges Lautner. Stéphane Margelle: Jean-Paul Belmondo . Julie: Sophie Marceau . Sophie Margelle: Marie Laforêt . Marlène Chataigneau: Rosy Varte (Julie's mother). Production and Style