''Men Prefer Fat Girls'' (or ''Les hommes préfèrent les grosses'') is a French comedy film directed by

Jean-Marie Poiré Jean-Marie Poiré (; born 10 July 1945), also credited as Jean-Marie Gaubert, is a French film director, and screenwriter. He is the son of the producer Alain Poiré. Filmography As director * ''Les petits câlins'' (''The Little Wheedlers'') (19 ...

. It was released in 1981, adapted from a script by

Josiane Balasko Josiane Balasko (born Josiane Balašković; 15 April 1950) is a French actress, writer, and director. She has been nominated seven times for César Awards, and won twice. Career One of Balasko's most recognized roles among English speakers is ...

Plot

Lydie has just paid a considerable rent deposit for a new flat when her boyfriend breaks up with her and now she is alone in a flat she cannot afford. She starts looking for a flatmate and finally chooses Eva, a model. Eventually Lydie gets to know Eva's friends and that changes her life.

Cast

: Lydie Langlois *

Daniel Auteuil Daniel Auteuil (; born 24 January 1950) is a French actor and director who has appeared in a wide range of film genres, including period dramas, romantic comedies, and crime thrillers. In 1996 he won the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Fest ...

: Jean-Yves *

Dominique Lavanant Dominique Lavanant (born 24 May 1944) is a French film and theatrical actress. She is known for her comedy skills especially with posh and distinguished characters like Rosalind Russell's; characters often defined by the adjective ''BCBG'', ' ...

: Arlette *

Luis Rego Luis Rego (born 30 May 1943) is a Portuguese actor, comedian, writer and director based in France. He was a founding member of music/comedy group Les Charlots which he left after a few years. Theater Filmography References External ...

: Gérard Langlois * Ariane Lartéguy: Éva *

Thierry Lhermitte Thierry Lhermitte (; born 24 November 1952) is a French actor, director, writer and producer, best known for his comedic roles. He was a founder of the comedy troupe ''Le Splendid'' in the 1970s, along with, among others, Christian Clavier, Géra ...

: Hervé *

François Berléand François Berléand (; born 22 April 1952) is a French actor. He plays Gilles Triquet, the officer manager and equivalent of David Brent in ''Le Bureau'', the French version of ''The Office'', produced by Canal+. He also appeared in the 2002 f ...

: Julien *

Xavier Saint-Macary Xavier Saint-Macary (June 7, 1948 – March 13, 1988) was a French actor, brother of Hubert Saint-Macary. Saint-Macary played in ''La Nuit américaine'' (1973) directed by François Truffaut and '' Le Château perdu'' (1973). American audienc ...

: Ronald * François-Eric Gendron: Adrien *

Martin Lamotte Martin Lamotte (; born 2 June 1947) is a French actor, comedian and director. He participated in several films alongside Le Splendid. He is most known for his role on the TV Series "SoeurThérèse.com" and "Nos chers voisins". Filmography ...

: Paul Berthellot *

Isabelle Mergault Isabelle Mergault (born 11 May 1958) is a French actress, director, writer and television/radio personality. Personal life Isabelle Mergault was born in Aubervilliers, Seine-Saint-Denis near Paris. Filmography Actress Director / writer Th ...

: Paul's lover *

Chantal Neuwirth Chantal Neuwirth (born 1948) is a French actress, who also played on theatre. She's been nominated three times to the Molière Awards : in 1999 for ''Rêver peut-être'', in 2000 for ''Les Nouvelles Brèves de comptoir'' and in 2004 for ''Portr ...

: Postulant for Lydia apartment

References

External links

* 1981 films 1981 comedy films French comedy films 1980s French-language films Films directed by Jean-Marie Poiré 1980s French films French films based on plays {{1980s-comedy-film-stub