Jericho is a retired veterinarian who lives on a property in Provence. He invites his grandson and his wife to spend the holidays. Although Marie and Jacques are about to divorce, they agree to disguise it in order to spare Jericho’s feelings. Jericho knows better, and realising that the couple is estranged, slyly works to bring about a reconciliation.
Credits: Producer, Pierre Laurent ; director, Jacques Poitrenaud ; writers, Jacques Poitrenaud, Albert Cossery, Maria Suire ; photography, Jean-Marc Ripert ; music, Serge Gainsbourg.
Cast: Michel Simon, Marie Dubois, Thalie Fruges, Serge Gainsbourg, Jeanne Helia, Yves Lefebvre, Mary Marquet.
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ACMI Identifier
X000004
Languages
English
French
Subject category
Foreign language films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)