The Gauls

Story

Synopsis

Two segments make up this short film. The first portion called “The French” has two men taste testing some delicious wine, and the other, titled “The Gauls”, is of men playing rugby. This short by Werner Herzog is part of the “The French as Seen By…” series. It was initiated and sponsored by the newspaper Le Figaro, as part of the 1988 celebration of the tenth anniversary of its magazine section.

Director

Werner Herzog

Language

French

Country

Germany, France

Release date

26 October 1988

Ensemble

Cast

• Claude Josse

  Himself (Grand Maître des Echansons de France)

• Jean Clemente

  Himself (Premier Pipetier du caveau des Echansons)

• Stade Toulousain

  Themselves

• Sporting Club de Graulhet

  Themselves