Depardieu is capable in this role of a happy middle class guy who is ready for a crazy adventure that will threaten his marriage and security, but it is Fanny Ardant as the woman who will upset the apple cart decisively who really shines in this movie. She's like a classical heroine in her recklessness and willingness to grab all the happiness she can find in this small town. Her husband is devoted to her, thoughtful and pragmatic--that's probably why she risks everything pursuing Depardieu.
My enjoyment was diminished by the insertion of Mme Jouve's character who offers a commentary on the events on screen, for reasons I can only guess at. Did Truffaut not trust his own story telling skills that he had to write in this superfluous character, or did he owe a favour to Veronique Silver? We'll never know.
My enjoyment was diminished by the insertion of Mme Jouve's character who offers a commentary on the events on screen, for reasons I can only guess at. Did Truffaut not trust his own story telling skills that he had to write in this superfluous character, or did he owe a favour to Veronique Silver? We'll never know.