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Synopsis:
Directed by Pierre Salvadori, this delightful French comedy
features AMELIE star Audrey Tautou and the charming Gad
Elmaleh (THE VALET). Jean (Elmaleh) is a hardworking
employee at one of southern France's elite resort hotels. He
is known for his excellent work ethic, but that changes
after a chance encounter
with sexy hotel guest Irene (Tautou). Bored with her wealthy
and much older boyfriend/benefactor, Irene is looking for
some excitement. She finds it with Jean, whom she believes
to be another guest at the hotel. When she discovers that he
is merely an employee there, she is furious, and wants
nothing more to do with him. Jean tries to rekindle their
affair, but Irene lets him know that she is only interested
in men with money - lots and lots of money. Jean is broke
and brokenhearted, until he crosses paths with another hotel
guest - this one an older woman of considerable means. He
soon finds himself living the high life alongside Irene and
her own rich patron. But Jean is far more interested in
romance than in riches, and the glitzy fun and games quickly
come to a head. The film makes the most of its dazzling
location, luxuriating in the wealth and beauty of the French
Riviera. The story obviously owes a firm tip of the hat to
BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY's, and indeed Tautou's effortless grace
and style do bring to mind Ms. Hepburn. In the hands of less
skilled actors, the plot could have felt a bit flimsy, but
Tautou and Elmaleh are so engaging, one can't help but root
for them and their romantic hijinks.
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