Cycle of Time - It Was Better Tomorrow
2025 | 103 min | Comedy
CYCLE OF TIME - IT WAS BETTER TOMORROW: a married couple from the 1950s is transported to the present day after surviving an electric shock.
Didier Bourdon
ActorDidier Bourdon is a French actor, director, and screenwriter known for his work in comedy films. He rose to fame as part of the comedy trio "Les Inconnus." Some of his notable films include "Les Trois Frères," "Le Pari," and "Palais Royal!" Bourdon has also directed and written several films. While there is no specific information about awards won by Didier Bourdon, his work in the French entertainment industry has been well-received.
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