France,
2005, 78 min
Directed by:
François OzonScreenplay:
François OzonCinematography:
Jeanne LapoirieCast:
Melvil Poupaud, Jeanne Moreau, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Daniel Duval, Marie Rivière, Anna Sherbinina, Alba Gaïa Kraghede Bellugi, Rebecca Convenant (more)Plots(1)
A handsome, successful fashion photographer learns that he has a malignant brain tumor that will soon kill him. Hiding his diagnosis, he alienates his family and his young boyfriend, but during a short stay with his grandmother, his vulnerability is met with a big heart and sound advice. A chance encounter with a roadside cafe waitress results in an unusual bargain that provides a happy, playful dimension to the proceedings. (official distributor synopsis)
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