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Smoking Causes Coughing

Original title: Fumer fait tousser
2022 · 1 h 17 min
Directed by Quentin Dupieux · France · Contemporary European Art Cinema
ComedyFantasySci-Fi

Cast

Gilles Lellouche Vincent Lacoste Anaïs Demoustier Jean-Pascal Zadi Oulaya Amamra Tanguy Mercier

Plot

After a devastating battle against a diabolical turtle, a team of five avengers — known as the "Tobacco Force" — is sent on a mandatory retreat to strengthen their decaying group cohesion, where they share scary stories the film depicts.

Sinekatalog’s take

Smoking Causes Coughing (2022) is a French comedy directed by Quentin Dupieux. It stars Gilles Lellouche, Vincent Lacoste and Anaïs Demoustier. It runs 77 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.4 / 10 (6,680 votes)
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