This one is disappointing for those familiar with Jugnot's best work, which was still to come when he turned out this slight, agreeable piece.
Hair dresser Gerard is part of a quirky village society, when his school age daughter Berenice gets a movie part. Expectations of a pleasant jokey little comedy are dashed as the complications move into weepy and then back again.
There are some agreeable surprises - the glimpse of Bejo's performance, the charming wife character introducing unexpected developments.
Minimal film form but it is a chance to see Bejo emerging.
Curious the way that the plot of David GOLDER keeps on coming back in French film - as HOMME AU CHAPEAU ROND or this film.
Hair dresser Gerard is part of a quirky village society, when his school age daughter Berenice gets a movie part. Expectations of a pleasant jokey little comedy are dashed as the complications move into weepy and then back again.
There are some agreeable surprises - the glimpse of Bejo's performance, the charming wife character introducing unexpected developments.
Minimal film form but it is a chance to see Bejo emerging.
Curious the way that the plot of David GOLDER keeps on coming back in French film - as HOMME AU CHAPEAU ROND or this film.