The fabulous Isabelle Huppert (Amour) leads an exceptional cast in the wonderfully charming and poignant new romance from writer-director Marc Fitoussi (Copacabana).
Long married 50-somethings Brigitte (Huppert) and Xavier (Jean-Pierre Darroussin) 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 (Michael Nyqvist, As It Is In Heaven, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo), she impulsively allows herself to be flattered by his attentions…
For your chance to win a double pass to advance screenings of Folies Bergére on November 28 – 30 and December 5 – 7, simply tell us which French film has changed your life and why. Email us at
competitions@filmink.com.au with your answer.
Competition closes on November 25, 2014.
http://www.filmink.com.au/giveaways/977/
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