# Mandibles (2021)

> Two hapless friends try to turn a giant trained fly into a fortune in a proudly bizarre French comedy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/449416

## Facts

- Runtime: 77 min
- Genres: Comedy, Fantasy
- Director: Quentin Dupieux
- Cast: Grégoire Ludig, David Marsais, Adèle Exarchopoulos, India Hair, Roméo Elvis, Coralie Russier, Bruno Lochet, Raphaël Quenard
- TMDB rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10375106/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: absurd, deadpan, irreverent, cult movie night, offbeat comedy night

## Synopsis

A hilarious adventure unfolds when two friends discover a giant fly and decide to train it for profit.

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