The Best Way to Walk
{{Infobox film
| name = The Best Way to Walk
| image = La-meilleure-facon-de-marcher.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Claude Miller
| producer = Mag Bodard
Jean-François Davy
| writer = Luc Béraud
Claude Miller
| narrator =
| starring = Patrick Dewaere
Patrick Bouchitey
Christine Pascal
Claude Piéplu
| music = Alain Jomy
| cinematography = Bruno Nuytten
| editing = Jean-Bernard Bonis
| distributor = AMLF
| released = {{Film date|1976|03|03|France|1978|01|15|U.S.|df=y}}
| runtime = 82 minutes
| country = France
| language = French
| budget =
| gross = $13,793{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt0074888/?ref_=bo_rl_ti|title=The Best Way to Walk}} (2008 French reissue)
}}
The Best Way to Walk (French: La meilleure façon de marcher) is a 1976 French film directed by Claude Miller, his directorial debut. It stars Patrick Dewaere, Patrick Bouchitey, Christine Pascal, Claude Piéplu and Michel Blanc.{{cite web|url=http://en.unifrance.org/movie/1257/the-best-way-to-walk|title=The Best Way to Walk|publisher=unifrance.org |accessdate=2014-03-10}}
Plot
Marc and Philippe are two teenage counselors at a summer vacation camp in the French countryside in 1960. Marc is very virile, while Philippe is more reserved. One night, Marc surprises Philippe dressed and made-up like a woman. He responds by continually humiliating Philippe. Despite their late-adolescent rivalries and sexual confusion, each achieves an awakening.
Awards
The film won the César Award for Best Cinematography, and was nominated for Best Film, Best Actor, Best Director, Best Writing and Best Sound.
Cast
- Patrick Dewaere as Marc
- Patrick Bouchitey as Philippe
- Christine Pascal as Chantal
- Claude Piéplu as Camp director
- Marc Chapiteau as Gérard
- Michel Blanc as Raoul Deloux
- Michel Such as Léni
- Franck d'Ascanio as Hervé
- Nathan Miller as kid with glasses
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|0074888}}
{{Claude Miller}}
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Category:Bisexuality-related films
Category:1976 LGBTQ-related films
Category:Films directed by Claude Miller
Category:1970s French-language films
Category:French LGBTQ-related films
Category:Films about male bisexuality
Category:1976 directorial debut films
Category:Films whose cinematographer won the Best Cinematography César Award
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