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Ubu and the Great Gidouille (1979): Cast

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Ubu and the Great Gidouille is a 1979 animated drama directed by Jan Lenica, starring Michel Poujade as Père Ubu (voice) and Janine Grillon. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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Ubu and the Great Gidouille (1979) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Jan Lenica
Genres
Drama , Animation , Crime
Original language
French
After the credits
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The story

What Is Ubu and the Great Gidouille About?

The premise of Ubu and the Great Gidouille without spoilers.

Presented as a striking cut‑out‑and‑move animation, the film adapts all three of Alfred Jarry’s Ubu plays in a highly stylized visual language. Every character is exaggerated to near abstraction: in the opening tableau Ma Ubu appears as a beetle‑like insect, while Pa Ubu sports an oversized jaw and a tiny, microcephalic head, underscoring the grotesque satire of the original works.

Ubu and the Great Gidouille Themes & Keywords

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  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Ubu and the Great Gidouille Cast & Characters

Michel Poujade leads the cast as Père Ubu (voice), with Janine Grillon as Mère Ubu (voice). Directed by Jan Lenica.

From the director

More from Jan Lenica

More films directed by Jan Lenica: Wyspa R.O., Adam 2, Monsieur Tête and House.

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Ubu and the Great Gidouille FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Ubu and the Great Gidouille, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ubu and the Great Gidouille?

Ubu and the Great Gidouille runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Ubu and the Great Gidouille released?

Ubu and the Great Gidouille was released in 1979.

Who directed Ubu and the Great Gidouille?

Ubu and the Great Gidouille was directed by Jan Lenica.

More films by Jan Lenica

Who is in the cast of Ubu and the Great Gidouille?

Ubu and the Great Gidouille stars Michel Poujade as Père Ubu (voice) and Janine Grillon as Mère Ubu (voice).

Does Ubu and the Great Gidouille have a post-credit scene?

No. Ubu and the Great Gidouille has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Ubu and the Great Gidouille in?

The original language of Ubu and the Great Gidouille is French.

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