
Le clown est triste
Documentary
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Jean-François Mercier
Jean-François Mercier
Self
Jean-François Mercier
Self


Cathy Gauthier
Cathy Gauthier
Self
Cathy Gauthier
Self


Coco Belliveau
Coco Belliveau
Self
Coco Belliveau
Self


Louise Richer
Louise Richer
Self
Louise Richer
Self


Mario Jean
Mario Jean
Self
Mario Jean
Self


Maude Landry
Maude Landry
Self
Maude Landry
Self


Simon Gouache
Simon Gouache
Self
Simon Gouache
Self


Erich Preach
Erich Preach
Self
Erich Preach
Self


Yvon Deschamps
Yvon Deschamps
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Yvon Deschamps
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)


Martin Matte
Martin Matte
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Martin Matte
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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