---
title: "Chinese In Paris"
year: 1974
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/chinese-in-paris-1974"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 70802
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 115
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Chinese In Paris (1974) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/chinese-in-paris-1974

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Chinese In Paris is a film first released in 1974. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Ciné Qua Non. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Paris wakes up to a peaceful Chinese invasion, turning the city into a comedic wartime farce."

### Why Watch
- Unique satirical spin on historical invasions
- 1970s French comedic style
- Sharp, humorous twists on serious themes

### Caveats & Content Note
- Humor reflects its era and may feel dated
- Political satire might not appeal to everyone
- Tone & Suitability: The film uses comedic satire of an occupation, making it suitable for mature audiences comfortable with political humor.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: satirical, absurd, political, dark-humor

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jean Yanne
- **Networks / Studios**: Ciné Qua Non

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jean Yanne** as *Régis Forneret*
- **Nicole Calfan** as *Stéphanie*
- **Macha Méril** as *Madeleine*
- **Michel Serrault** as *Grégoire Montclair*
- **Daniel Prévost** as *Fontanes*
- **Kyōzō Nagatsuka** as *Pou-Yen*
- **Ernest Van-Mohr**
- **Bernard Blier** as *Le Président de la République*
- **Georges Wilson** as *Lefranc*
- **Paul Préboist** as *Le prêtre naturalisé chinois*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic plot?
The story imagines a peaceful Chinese army invading Paris, treating the event as a comedic parallel to past occupations.

### Q: When was the film released?
It premiered in 1974.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a comedy.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and fifty‑five minutes.

### Q: Is the film a serious war drama?
No, it presents the invasion in a humorous, satirical manner rather than a serious war narrative.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Chinese In Paris — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/70802)

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