Perched on a Tree
A pompous politician and his hitchhiking passengers are trapped in a car perched above the sea, where danger becomes buoyant French slapstick.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- frantic
- breezy
- lazy sunday
- lighthearted movie night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The car becomes stranded in a tree above the sea after the driving accident, creating the film’s central comic situation.
Henri Roubier’s identity as a politician is tested by the extraordinary roadside predicament and the need to manage fellow passengers.
The suspended automobile above the sea provides a striking backdrop and limits movement while amplifying comic danger.
Henri picks up hitchhikers, and the crash forces the politician, the couple, and other associated characters into cooperation.
Films like Perched on a Tree, and why
The Gendarme of Saint-Tropez
broad physical comedy, frantic misunderstandings, and a comic protagonist under escalating pressure
Oscar
French farce built around an eccentric central character, comic mishaps, and ensemble chemistry
The Party
contained high-concept predicament, escalating slapstick, and buoyant comic tone
Movie Details
- Director
- Serge Korber
- Release Date
- 1971-04-12
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 5.3 / 10 (186)
Cast
- Louis de Funès
- Geraldine Chaplin
- Olivier de Funès
- Alice Sapritch
- Paul Préboist
- Roland Armontel
- Franco Volpi
- Jean Panisse
- Hans Meyer
- Daniel Bellus
Common questions
- What is Perched on a Tree about?
- A pompous politician and his hitchhiking passengers are trapped in a car perched above the sea, where danger becomes buoyant French slapstick.
- What is Perched on a Tree like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Perched on a Tree as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Perched on a Tree violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Perched on a Tree as mild.
- Which films are like Perched on a Tree?
- Films with a similar feel include The Gendarme of Saint-Tropez, Oscar, and The Party.
- How long is Perched on a Tree?
- Perched on a Tree runs 90 minutes.
