Le clown est triste

Le clown est triste (2024) is a documentary film directed by Giuliano Bossa, Emmanuelle Plante.

This documentary attempts to understand why so many comedians experience mental health issues, a condition that stands in stark contrast to their profession. Anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts: these are the heavy subjects they dare to tackle on stage. Cathy Gauthier, Coco Belliveau, Jean-François Mercier, Mario Jean, Maude Landry, Preach and Simon Gouache testify.

Cast

Jean-François Mercier

Self

Cathy Gauthier

Self

Coco Belliveau

Self

Louise Richer

Self

Mario Jean

Self

Maude Landry

Self

Simon Gouache

Self

Erich Preach

Self

Yvon Deschamps

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Martin Matte

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

P-A Méthot

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Phil Roy

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)