Paris Follies
Long married 50-somethings Brigitte and Xavier are prize cattle breeders in regional France. Life is good, but the departure of their children from home has thrown Brigitte’s world into flux, as she finds herself locked into routine. She keeps hoping for something else, something more. A party held by students on the adjoining property accelerates this latent crisis and Brigitte impulsively sets off for Paris under the guise of a doctor’s appointment. The city immediately invigorates her, and when she meets a charming Danish gentleman, she impulsively allows herself to be flattered by his attentions…
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | La Ritournelle |
| Year | 2014 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Marc Fitoussi |
| Runtime | 98 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.9/10 (41 votes) |
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Marcela Said constructs a subtle comedy on the contrast between rural routine and Parisian bustle, using this dissonance to explore a woman's longing for lost spontaneity. The film relies on Françoise Fabian's performance, which conveys her character's restlessness with graceful irony.
What lingers after viewing is not loud farce, but a smart, melancholic smile born from the recognizable desire to escape, if only briefly. It's a gentle, poignant character study. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Marc Fitoussi
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With a cup of tea on a quiet afternoon, for a gentle, character-driven story.
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