---
title: "Gala"
year: 1961
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/gala-1961"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 228590
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 20
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Gala (1961) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/gala-1961

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Gala is a film first released in 1961. Catalogued under Comedy, Music. Produced and broadcast by Les films Jean-Daniel Pollet. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Step inside a black cha-cha nightclub for a cool, uneasy cinematic experience."

### Why Watch
- Features a stylish setting inside a black cha-cha nightclub
- Relies on striking looks and faces rather than traditional dialogue

### Caveats & Content Note
- Lacks traditional gags and dialogue
- May not appeal to viewers seeking fast-paced comedy
- Tone & Suitability: The tone relies on unease and visual styling rather than standard gags.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: cool, uneasy, polished, stylish

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/gala-1961#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jean-Daniel Pollet
- **Networks / Studios**: Les films Jean-Daniel Pollet

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Claude Melki** as *Léon*
- **Gésip Légitimus**
- **Dolly Bell**
- **Benoît Videuil**
- **Georges Cauffour**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Gala released?
Gala was released in 1961.

### Q: What genre is Gala categorized as?
The film is categorized under comedy and music.

### Q: Where is the film set?
It is set in a black cha-cha nightclub.

### Q: How does the film build its atmosphere?
It relies more upon looks, faces, and unease instead of gags or dialogue.

### Q: Who is contrasted with the club manager?
The cool elegance of the club manager is set against Melki and his sartorial inadequacies.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Gala — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/228590)
- [Gala (1961) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/64222-gala/prehled/)
- [Gala (1961) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/431772-gala)
- [Gala (1961) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/gala-1961)
- [Grand gala (1952) - Zajímavosti - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/5486-grand-gala/zajimavosti)

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