Advent, Advent, the hut is on fire - A lonely Christmas dinner spirals into hilarious chaos in this French farce
The 2023 French comedy Almost Perfect Christmas is now airing late at night on Germany’s ARD. Directed and written by Clément Michel, the film follows Vincent, a man whose holiday plans fall apart when his children cancel their visit. What starts as a quiet Christmas for two quickly spirals into a night of unexpected chaos. Vincent, played by Franck Dubosc, and his wife Béatrice (Emmanuelle Devos) face a lonely Christmas after their children back out. Inspired by a priest’s sermon about kindness, Vincent decides to invite a stranger from a retirement home for Christmas dinner. Instead of one guest, he arrives with two elderly women—Monique (Danièle Lebrun) and Jeanne (Danielle Fichaud). The comedy turns a traditional family Christmas into a farce of misunderstandings and mishaps. With its mix of sharp humour and festive chaos, Almost Perfect Christmas offers a twist on the usual seasonal warmth. The film is now available for late-night viewers on ARD.
