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The striking workers turn to Maurice Babin (Gérard Depardieu), a local politician and communist party member, who we learn once knew Suzanne a long, long time ago. Their scenes together are some of the most rewarding ones in “Potiche”. These two professionals virtually dance through their light but ultimately provocative moments. It’s a pleasure to watch them together.
“Potiche” is most assuredly worth your time. By the time it was over it was a restrained smile-fest that made you absolutely adore and respect Suzanne. Ozon has found a pitch-perfect way of presenting a wistful view of men, women, relationships, and most importantly, restrained and reserved power that people can possess. “Potiche” is a very pretty thing to behold, but it’s also more, without ever a single moment of undue heaviness. Sheer pleasure.
Set in 1977 in a provincial French town, “Potiche” is a free adaptation of the 1970s eponymous hit comic play. Catherine Deneuve is Suzanne Pujol, a submissive, housebound ‘trophy housewife’ (or “potiche,”) who steps in to manage her wealthy and tyrannical husband (Fabrice Lucchini)’s umbrella factory after the workers go on strike and take him hostage. To everyone’s surprise, Suzanne proves herself a competent and assertive woman of action. But when her husband returns from a restful cruise in top form, things get complicated. Gerard Depardieu plays a former union leader and Suzanne’s ex-beau who still holds a flame for her. Acclaimed writer-director Francois Ozon (“Swimming Pool,” “Under the Sand,” “Time to Leave,”) who had previously directed Ms. Deneuve in “8 Women,” twists the original play on its head to create his own satirical and hilarious take on the war between the classes.
The 16th edition of Rendez-Vous with French Cinema, the Film Society of Lincoln Center and Unifrance’s celebrated annual showcase of the best in contemporary French film, hits screens at The Film Society, IFC Center, FIAF and BAMcinematek, March 3-13. A wide selection of titles will be showcased during the series – all in their New York premieres – including films from Catherine Breillat, Francois Ozon, Bertrand Tavernier, Benoit Jacquot, Claude Lelouch, Eric Lartigua and the final film from the late Alain Corneau.
Opening Night launches with Francois Ozon’s Potiche (Trophy Wife), which will have its New York premiere. This film was nominated for four Cesars, and was a bona fide critical and box office hit in France. Francois Ozon’s new comedy reunites French cinema legends Catherine Deneuve and Gerard Depardieu and is about a submissive, household ‘trophy wife’ (or “potiche”) who steps in to manage her wealthy husband’s lucrative umbrella factory after the workers go on strike and take him hostage. [ watch Potiche online ]
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