IMDb 7.7 1992 HD

Groland

Groland

1992
Comedy News
7.7 IMDB

Parodic news programme focusing on the fictional country Groland (full name: Presipality of Groland), airing on French television channel Canal+.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Starring
Doully / Benoît Delépine

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

satirical absurd humorous dry unique peculiar niche critical unconventional deadpan inventive

Reviews

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Genevieve Moreau
May 31, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Groland offers a unique, if sometimes challenging, viewing experience as a parodic news programme centred on a fictional country. The performances from Doully and Benoît Delépine are the bedrock of its peculiar charm, navigating a tone that is…

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Alistair Finch
May 31, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

For aficionados of sharp, unconventional satire, Groland is an absolute revelation. This programme, masquerading as a news bulletin from the 'Presipality of Groland,' delivers consistent laughs through its sheer commitment to the absurd. Doully and Benoît Delépine are…

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Isabelle Dubois
May 31, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Groland attempts to carve out its own comedic territory as a satirical news outlet for a fabricated country. The performances by Doully and Benoît Delépine are central to its success, imbuing the often-surreal reports with a sense of…

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Marcus Thorne
May 31, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

There's an undeniable charm to the sheer audacity of Groland. This parodic news programme, focusing on the 'Presipality of Groland', is a masterful exercise in sustained absurdity. Doully and Benoît Delépine are clearly relishing their roles, delivering lines…

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Eleanor Vance
May 31, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Groland presents a curious proposition: a satirical news programme dedicated to a fictional nation. The premise itself is a clever conceit, allowing for unrestrained mockery of political discourse and media sensationalism. Performances from Doully and Benoît Delépine are…

FAQs

Groland distinguishes itself through its dedication to a fully realised fictional nation, the 'Presipality of Groland,' as the subject of its parodies. Unlike shows that might comment on existing countries or events, Groland builds its own world with its own internal logic and absurdities. This allows for a unique brand of satire that can be both specific in its targets and universally relatable in its commentary on media and governance.