Junior Girardeau

In 1987, Marcel Béliveau appeared on French TV show 'Surprise Sur Prises' and opened the doors of France to his fellow Québec comedians. Anthony Kavanagh, Michel Courtemanche, Stéphane Rousseau, Véronique Dicaire, Rachid Badouri and Sugar Sammy have all successfully tried their hand at French comedy, and the next generation of comedians is assured with Mariana Maza, Reda Saoui and Virginie Fortin. This documentary, commented by Québec and French personalities, retraces their history through hilarious sketches, cult parodies, TV and radio shows and happenings.

In this original format, hosted by Arnaud Soly, sixteen popular comedians compete in subterfuge to surprise someone close to them. They then put their loved one under the spotlight in front of an already-conquered audience to deliver, with love and irreverence, a roast-style comedy act. Laughter, excitement and discomfort are all on the menu!