Francois, a journalist, is ordered to write an article on the life of a working class man. This is how he meets Claude who has just been abandoned by his wife, Lily. Francois decide to put his job on the side and attempts to help Claude mend his relationship with Lily. The film follows for three days the adventures of two men who were never meant to meet while brushing a warm and ironic portrait of friendships, complicity and relationships.
Credits: Producer, Michel Seydoux ; director, Maurice Dugowson ; writer, Michel Vianey ; photography, Andre Diot ; music, Edgardo Canton.
Cast: Rufus, Jean-Michel Folon, Patrick Dewaere, Zouzou, Roland Dubillard, Juliette Creco, Andreas Voutsinas, Tatiana Moukhine, Roger Blin, Miou-Miou, Henry Jaglom.
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ACMI Identifier
X000506
Languages
English
French
Subject category
Foreign language films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)