Amédée

About This Movie

So, Amédée is this neat little French comedy where the titular character, who works in a beauty salon, gets a bit more than he bargained for when he gets a pentothal injection. The premise is pretty wild – the truth serum leads him to spill secrets to just about everyone in his life, including his cheating wife and the tax collector. The pacing has that classic European feel, where the humor and drama blend nicely, revealing the absurdity of social facades. You get some nice performances that balance shame and hilarity, and the practical effects are charmingly dated, which adds to its unique character. It’s a film that captures the surreal nature of honesty in a world full of lies.

Amédée has a modest presence in collector circles, largely due to its unique blend of comedy and surrealism that doesn’t get talked about as much as it should. Most copies you'll find are in the standard DVD format, but there’s some interest in vintage prints or rare screenings. The film's scarcity is part of its allure, as it's not available on all streaming platforms, which keeps collectors on the lookout for physical copies.