Gai dimanche is a weird little delight

Is this for you?

If you like tight scripts and big budgets, stop right here. You will probably hate Gai dimanche because it’s basically just two guys walking around a field making things up as they go.

But if you like watching people try to act professional while everything falls apart? You’ll love it. It’s light, it’s short, and it feels like a home movie made by geniuses.

The Tati charm

There’s this moment where they try to herd their 'tourists' onto a bus that doesn't really exist. Tati has this way of moving his body that makes you laugh before he even says a word. He’s all elbows and knees, looking like he’s perpetually caught in a gust of wind.

Rhum is the perfect partner here. He’s got that classic clown energy—the kind that makes you think they might get punched in the nose at any second.

Why it feels real

The whole thing feels like it was shot on a whim. The countryside looks dry, the sun is harsh, and the people they try to trick look genuinely confused. It’s not polished at all. That’s why it works.

It’s nowhere near as refined as The Pilgrim, which has that sharp, calculated timing. This is looser. It’s like watching two friends see how much nonsense they can get away with before someone calls the police.

• The fake bus stop is a stroke of pure genius.
• The way they handle the 'passengers' is just mean enough to be funny.
• There’s a weird bird prop that appears out of nowhere. I don't know why.

Honestly, the pacing is all over the place. Sometimes the scene drags, then suddenly everyone is running. It feels like they just stopped filming whenever they got hungry. 🍎

If you’re looking for a profound cinematic statement, you’re in the wrong place. But if you want to see a master learning how to make people laugh with nothing but a suitcase and a bad attitude? It’s perfect.

It’s a 20-minute masterclass in doing absolutely nothing very effectively.