The Story:
In the bustling world of a traveling theater troupe, simple stage manager Honorin (Fernandel) dreams of playing the cavalier in their Renaissance play about Francis I, but when thrust into the role, he seeks hypnosis from Cagliostro only to awaken at the 16th-century court of King Francis I (Aimé Simon-Girard) armed with his Petit Larousse encyclopedia.
Leveraging the book’s knowledge to predict destinies, reveal recipes, and introduce modern dances like the tango, Honorin rises to fame yet faces jealousy from courtiers who accuse him of witchcraft, leading to capture by the Inquisition and absurd torture involving a goat licking his feet.
Just as the laughter threatens his life, the spell breaks, returning him to the present where he discovers a newfound appreciation for 20th-century safety, teasing audiences with the hilarious perils of time travel in this pioneering fantasy-comedy.
