Paris Follies (2014)

  • M
  • 03/08/2014 (AU)
  • Comedy
  • 1h 38m

Overview

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…

Marc Fitoussi

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Isabelle Huppert's headshot

Isabelle Huppert

Brigitte Lecanu
Jean-Pierre Darroussin's headshot

Jean-Pierre Darroussin

Xavier Lecanu
Michael Nyqvist's headshot

Michael Nyqvist

Jesper
Pio Marmaï's headshot

Pio Marmaï

Stan
Audrey Dana's headshot

Audrey Dana

Laurette
Anaïs Demoustier's headshot

Anaïs Demoustier

Marion
Marina Foïs's headshot

Marina Foïs

Christiane
Clément Métayer's headshot

Clément Métayer

Grégoire Lecanu

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