The comedy Cocoricowith Christian Clavier, Marianne Denicourt, Didier Bourdon and Sylvie Testud, is one of the ten most seen films at the Le Dunois cinema, in Châteaudun, in 2024. And the manager, Christine Bentabet, can also cry cocorico in view of its annual report.
If she does not communicate any number of entries to “avoid hearing stupid and nasty comments from certain people”, Christine Bentabet does not hide the fact that her attendance has remained at +20%, as in 2023, and was boosted by “Made in France” films.
“No one saw it coming”
“2024 is very disparate but will remain a good year. We experienced complicated and worrying months in February, April and August, confides the manager. But attendance in June doubled compared to that of 2023 thanks to A little something extra. »
This French comedy by comedian Artus, which tells the story of two robbers on the run finding refuge in a summer camp for people with disabilities, won the gold medal as at the national level.
“It’s without a doubt the nice surprise of the year and one of my favorites,” admits Christine Bentabet. This funny and touching film worked like never before and no one saw it coming. It remained on display for five months. It’s huge! »
The French cinema even ranks five other productions, including three comedies, in the top 10 in Dunas. “It’s the first time this has happened!”, underlines the cinema manager. This clearly shows that French films are back and that spectators want to laugh! »
