Man Is a Woman (1998) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Man Is a Woman (1998) — Simon Eskenazy is a gay Parisian clarinet player who lives his single life to the…
Man Is a Woman (1998) Storyline
Simon Eskenazy is a gay Parisian clarinet player who lives his single life to the fullest. One day, he receives a very tempting offer from his homophobic uncle, looking to continue the family legacy – if he gets married and has a child, he will receive ten million francs and inherit his uncle's luxurious mansion. After meeting Rosalie Baumann at his cousin David's wedding, and with some convincing on his mother's part, Simon sees an opportunity to fulfill his uncle's wishes and the pair go ahead and get married, but not before traveling to New York to meet Rosalie's Orthodox Jewish family. As Simon tries to develop real feelings for Rosalie, he struggles with his feelings for his newlywed cousin David.
Full Cast & Crew
- Antoine de Caunes as Simon Eskenazy
- Elsa Zylberstein as Rosalie Baumann
- Gad Elmaleh as David Eskenazi
- Michel Aumont as Uncle Salomon
- Judith Magre as Simon's mother
- Maurice Bénichou as Rosalie's father
- Catherine Hiegel as Rosalie's mother
- Stéphane Metzger as Daniel Baumann
- Edwin Gerard as Yitshak Baumann
- Noëlla Dussart as Nathalie
- Jean-François Dérec as Jean-Rene
- Sacha Santon as Samuel Baumann
- Gilles Atlan as Elisser Baumann
- Irene Zilbermann as Lady in red
- Jesse Joe Walsh as Rabbi Fisher
Why Watch Man Is a Woman?
The Vibe: Man Is a Woman is a lighthearted, hilarious, and uplifting comedy and romance movie from 1998. Directed by Jean-Jacques Zilbermann, and starring Antoine de Caunes, Elsa Zylberstein, Gad Elmaleh Simon Eskenazy is a gay Parisian clarinet player who lives his single life to the fullest.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.6/10, Man Is a Woman retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for those looking for a fun, stress-relieving watch. If you enjoy movies that blends comedy with romance elements, Man Is a Woman deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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