Join us for a special 40th-anniversary screening of the beloved French comedy classic Three Men and a Cradle, followed by a conversation celebrating its cultural impact. This event honors the film’s enduring legacy and its connections to both Sephardic and French cinematic history.

The story follows three young bachelors—Jacques, Pierre, and Michel—who share an apartment in Paris filled with parties and girlfriends. During one such party, a friend of Jacques asks to leave behind a “compromising package.” Jacques agrees and departs for a month-long trip to Japan, leaving Pierre and Michel in charge. Soon after, one of Jacques’ former girlfriends leaves a baby at their door, leading Pierre and Michel to mistake the child for the mysterious package. What follows is a life-altering journey filled with unexpected challenges and heartwarming discoveries.

Year: 1985
Runtime: 106 minutes
Language: French
Country: France
Director: Coline Serreau