''L'été en pente douce'' (''Summer on a gentle slope'') is a French film, an adaptation of a novel by Pierre Pelot. It was directed by

Gérard Krawczyk Gérard Krawczyk (17 May 1953, Paris) is a French film director. He is of Polish descent (his grandparents were from Częstochowa). Filmography Director * ''Homicide by Night'' (1984) * ''Je hais les acteurs'' (a.k.a. ''I hate actors'') (1986 ...

, and released in 1987.

Synopsis

Following the death of his mother, Stephane Leheurt, nicknamed Fane (

Jean-Pierre Bacri Jean-Pierre Bacri (24 May 1951 – 18 January 2021) was a French actor and screenwriter. He frequently worked in collaboration with Agnès Jaoui. Life and career One of Bacri's earliest film appearances was ''Subway''. He co-wrote with Jaoui ...

), rejoins his mentally handicapped brother Maurice, nicknamed Mo, (

Jacques Villeret Jacques Villeret (; 6 February 1951 – 28 January 2005) was a French actor, best known internationally for his role as François Pignon in the comedy ''Le Dîner de Cons''. During his career, he earned many awards including the prestigious ...

) at their mother's house. He wants a quiet life with his brother and his pretty girlfriend Lilas (

Pauline Lafont Pauline Lafont (6 April 196311 August 1988) was a French actress. She was the daughter of film star Bernadette Lafont and Diourka Medveczky, a Hungarian sculptor. Born Pauline Aïda Simone Medveczky in Nîmes, France, she died in a hiking accid ...

). But Voke the neighbouring garage owner has eyes on the house, and on Lilas.

Cast

- Maurice Leheurt, nicknamed Mo *

- Stéphane Leheurt, Fane *

- Lilas *

Jean Bouise Jean Bouise (3 June 1929 – 6 July 1989) was a French actor. He was born in Le Havre. In the 1950s he helped to found Théâtre de la Cité, and was a player in the company. He entered films in the 1960s, and played a supporting roles in ...

- Olivier Voke *

Guy Marchand Guy Marchand (born 22 May 1937) is a French actor, musician and singer. He is best known for his role as fictional private detective Nestor Burma. Selected filmography * 1962: '' The Longest Day'' as an extra (Uncredited) * 1975: '' Cousin ...

- André Voke *

Jean-Paul Lilienfeld Jean-Paul Lilienfeld (born 17 July 1962) is a French actor, writer and director. His film, ''La journée de la jupe'', was nominated for three César Awards in 2009, including Best Film and Best Original Screenplay for Lilienfeld. Director film ...

- Shawenhick *

Jacques Mathou Jacques Mathou is a French actor, best known for his appearance in ''Delicatessen''. Filmography * 1985 : '' Tranches de vie'' * 1986 : ''Betty Blue'', Bob * 1987 : ''L'été en pente douce'' * 1987 : '' Si le soleil ne revenait pas'' * 1989 : ' ...

- Jeannot *

Dominique Besnehard Dominique Besnehard (; born 5 February 1954) is a French actor, film producer, casting director, writer and talent manager. He has appeared in more than 80 films and television shows since 1975. He starred in the 1983 film ''À nos amours'', whi ...

- Leval * Claude Chabrol - the priest *

Patrick Braoudé Patrick Braoudé (born 25 September 1954) is a French actor, director, screenwriter, and producer. Selected filmography Producer * 1990: ''Génial, mes parents divorcent'' * 1993: ''Neuf mois'' * 1996: ''Amour et confusions'' * 2000: ''Deuxièm ...

- the policeman * Charles Varel - the packer

External links

IMDb entry
1987 films French comedy-drama films Films directed by Gérard Krawczyk 1980s French films {{1980s-France-film-stub