La situation est grave… mais pas désespérée

La situation est grave… mais pas désespérée is a French comedy film from 1976 directed by Jacques Besnard, who also wrote the screenplay. The film is an adaptation of a stage play by Pierre Germont, bringing theatrical humour to the screen in the tradition of 1970s French comedy.

The cast is led by Michel Serrault, one of the best-known French actors of his generation. He is joined by performers such as Jean Lefebvre, Maria Pacôme, Daniel Prévost, Cécile Vassort, Catherine Serre and Henry Djanik. Shot in French, the picture draws on its theatrical origins, relying on ensemble performances and dialogue-driven comedy.