Marche à l'ombre is a French film released in 1984. The movie is a comedy-drama and revolves around two friends, Charlie and Pierrot, who embark on a journey on foot from the South of France to Paris. Charlie is a failed musician and Pierrot is a guy who always seems to be depressed. They have no money and spend their days walking on the highway, hitchhiking, and trying to find food and shelter.
Their journey takes them through small towns and villages in Greece and France where they meet various people, including an eccentric artist, a dour farmer, and a strange drifter. They have a lot of misadventures and mishaps along the way, but they manage to stick together through thick and thin.
When they finally arrive in Paris, they find themselves without a place to stay. They end up spending their nights in the underground tunnels of the city and squatting in abandoned houses with African immigrants. One day, they meet Mathilde, a beautiful blond dancer. Both of them fall in love with her, but she only has eyes for one of them.
Charlie and Pierrot follow Mathilde to New York, hoping to start a new life with her. Along the way, they encounter all sorts of obstacles, but they never give up hope. The film ends with a poignant scene where they stand on a rooftop overlooking the city, wondering what the future holds for them.
Marche à l'ombre is a humorous and touching film that portrays the ups and downs of friendship and the struggles of finding meaning in life. It is a must-watch for anyone who enjoys a good road movie with a lot of heart.
