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The Fall of the Male Empire 2013

★ 7.01 votes92 min📅 2013-03-08

In Angelo Cianci's quirky 2013 comedy *The Fall of the Male Empire*, Simon Esich's life takes an absurd turn after a visit to Paris's Natural History Museum.

Director: Angelo Cianci

Cast

Grégori Derangère
Grégori Derangère
Simon
Géraldine Pailhas
Géraldine Pailhas
Camille
Arielle Sémenoff
Arielle Sémenoff
Mireille
Nicolas Bridet
Nicolas Bridet
Antoine
André Oumansky
André Oumansky
Charles
Cédric Tuffier
Cro
Talina Boyaci
Talina Boyaci
Violette
Jaïa Caltagirone
Jaïa Caltagirone
Adèle
Estelle Larrivaz
Estelle Larrivaz
Sophia
Virginia Anderson
Virginia Anderson
Pénélope

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fall of the Male Empire (2013) about?

The film follows Simon Esich, who believes a prehistoric man has escaped from a Paris museum and is now coaching him on how to regain his lost virility. As Simon's personal and marital life spirals, this absurd encounter forces him to confront modern masculinity and his crumbling relationship.

Who directed The Fall of the Male Empire?

The film was directed by Angelo Cianci, a filmmaker known for blending humor with social satire in his works.

Who stars in The Fall of the Male Empire?

The main cast includes Grégori Derangère as Simon Esich, Géraldine Pailhas as his wife Camille, and Arielle Sémenoff in a supporting role.

Is The Fall of the Male Empire (2013) worth watching?

While it didn't earn an IMDb rating, *The Fall of the Male Empire* offers a fresh and funny take on relationship comedies. Its mix of absurdity and social themes makes it a lighthearted choice for fans of quirky, character-driven humor.

How long is The Fall of the Male Empire?

The Fall of the Male Empire (2013) has a runtime of 92 minutes.

About The Fall of the Male Empire (2013) — A hilarious comedy about masculinity and marriage gone wild

In Angelo Cianci's quirky 2013 comedy *The Fall of the Male Empire*, Simon Esich's life takes an absurd turn after a visit to Paris's Natural History Museum. Convinced a prehistoric man has escaped the Evolution Gallery and is now meddling in his modern life, Simon sees an unexpected opportunity: this caveman-turned-life-coach could help him reclaim his fading masculinity and win back his estranged wife, Camille. But as Simon's personal evolution collides with his marital struggles, the line between myth and reality blurs, leading to a series of comedic misadventures that question what it means to be a man in today's world.

Featuring a charming ensemble cast led by Grégori Derangère as the bewildered Simon and Géraldine Pailhas as his increasingly distant wife, this lighthearted satire blends slapstick humor with sharp social commentary. The film's playful atmosphere contrasts the chaos of Simon's life with the stoic, almost mythic presence of the "prehistoric" life coach, creating a uniquely entertaining take on modern masculinity and relationship woes.