What a Flash!

Drama, Fantasy · 1972

The producers of this French film took approximately 100 people, put them on a soundstage and had them improvise this film based on the premise that they are on a spaceship escaping from the dictators of earth and only have a few days to live. Improvisation is a dangerous art-form; unprepared amateurs invariably come up with gross caricatures when challenged to improvise. The actors' choices in this film include an allegorical pageant of the life of Jesus, a marriage, an orgy, and some genuinely affectionate moments. Nonetheless, as an experimental effort in large-group improvisation, the film is instructive. - Clarke Fountain, Rovi

Starring

Jacques Portet, Kavi Alexander, Jean-Michel Barjol, Jérôme Baboulène, Georges Bécot, Jean-Michel Barjol, Alain Bellaïche, Renan Pollès, Jean-Michel Boissier

Director

Jean-Michel Barjol

Producer

Jacques Portet