Chouchou (2003)

Choukri “Chouchou” (Gad Elmaleh), an Algerian cross-dresser and gay man with light-colored eyes, arrives in Paris clandestinely to find his nephew. Dressed in a poncho, he claims to be a Chilean refugee and tries to find shelter by offering his services: cleaning, ironing, and cooking. He is directed to a church, where Father Léon (Claude Brasseur), a Catholic priest, gives him a place to stay. Chouchou is helped by Brother Jean “Coco” (Roschdy Zem), a former delinquent and drug addict who is plagued by visions. Father Léon arranges for Chouchou to work as a general handyman for Nicole Milovavovich (Catherine Frot), a psychotherapist whose practice is nearby. She quickly sees through to Chouchou’s personality, appreciates his good humor, and lets him cross-dress while working. Through his cross-dressing friend and his nephew, Chouchou finds a job as a waiter at a drag cabaret in Clichy, where he meets Stanislas (Alain Chabat). Along with the love he feels for this man, he also finds friendship and support from Father Léon, Brother Jean, and Dr. Milovavovich in the face of the malicious hostility of a neurotic inspector.