The read
Critics rate it 25 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 27m.
Synopsis
Pierre married Florence, the only daughter of a small industrialist. 15 years later, he is the boss, but his middle-class life worries him a lot. When a new young and lovely secretary comes, he starts dreaming.
Ratings
IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes100%
Critics rate it 25 points higher than audiences do.
29 audience votes
Key crew
- Pierre ÉtaixDirector
- Pierre ÉtaixScreenplay
- Jean-Claude CarrièreScreenplay
- Claude StieremansOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Pierre ÉtaixPierre
- Annie FratelliniFlorence
- Nicole CalfanAgnès
- Alain JaneyJacques
- Ketty FranceGirard
- Louis MaïssMr. Girard
- Jacqueline RouillardMme. Louise
- Magali ClémentIrène
- Jane BerettaCast
- Denise PéronneCast
- Annie SavarinCast
- Jean-Pierre LoriotCast
Stills
Themes
bourgeoisiesatiredysfunctional marriagesecretarywedding