By placing emphasis on his characters and the elements that bring them together rather than on the normal forms of plot development, director Pialat manages to create an immensely enjoyable film. Huppert is the cute and sexy (in an earthy sort of way) Parisian who throws over her secure
life with the rather stuffy Marchand for the streetwise Depardieu, who has no steady income, resorts to robbery when in need of cash, and can be a bit of a brute, yet radiates a certain innocence that begs for attention. Obviously, Depardieu offers something Huppert needs, something she never
found in Marchand, who is overly concerned with maintaining his place in bourgeoise society...
Released:
1979
Rated:
NR
Length:
110 mins