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Movie poster: Odette Toulemonde (2007)
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Odette Toulemonde

2007 · 100 min Comedy Drama
5.7 / 10 · TMDB

Objectively, Odette Toulemonde has nothing to be happy about, but is. Balthazar Balsan has everything to be happy about, but isn’t. Odette, awkwardly forty, with a delightful hairdresser son and a daughter bogged down in adolescence, spends her days behind the cosmetic’s counter in a department store and her nights sewing feathers on costumes for Parisian variety shows. She dreams of thanking Balthazar Balsan, her favorite author, to whom – she believes – she owes her optimism. The rich and charming Parisian writer then turns up in her life in an unexpected way.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2007
Country France, Belgium
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt
Runtime 100 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.7/10 (141 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

Catherine Frot

Catherine Frot

Odette Toulemonde

Albert Dupontel

Albert Dupontel

Balthazar Balsan

Jacques Weber

Jacques Weber

Olaf Pims

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Fabrice Murgia

Rudy

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Nina Drecq

Sue Ellen

Camille Japy

Camille Japy

Nadine

Alain Doutey

Alain Doutey

Verleger

Julien Frison

Julien Frison

Francois

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Laurence d'Amelio

Isabelle

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