In this land, the women hold all power and offices, and the men are subservient. So when it's time for the daughter of the general to marry, they hold the grand bubennery ball to find a husband. Or in this case, the big dummy. Some funny features in this kingdom.. the state run television shows on screens all along the street. The men wear robes that cover everything except their face. There are only about three products available for purchase in the general store. It's a retelling of cinderella... or maybe cinderfella. It's all tongue in cheek. It's pretty funny. When men dress up as women, i.e. In military uniforms, the beggar men flirt with them and don't even notice they are men. At the ball, the men all wave their leashes at the daughter, hoping to be chosen as the big dummy. Very cute film, with a good sense of humor. Directed by riad sattouf. And starring vincent lacoste, who sattouf had directed in beaux gosses.
Review of Jacky in the Kingdom of Women
