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Pauline et François (2010)
Release Year: 2010
Nation: France
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Renaud Fely, Renaud Fély
Writer: Arnaud Louvet, Gaëlle Macé, Renaud Fely, Renaud Fély
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: CinéCinéma, TPS Star
Genre: Drama, Romance, Romance Film
Story
Pauline, a young widow from Paris at age 28, moves to the countryside seeking solace after her husband's recent death. She takes up residence in a farmhouse rented through her friend Catherine, who works at the local bank where Pauline also finds employment. Across the street lives François, an introverted man around Pauline's age, guarded by his authoritarian father and intrusive sister due to a traumatic childhood incident that scarred him deeply. Despite initial difficulties communicating, Pauline and François discover they share a common desire for change but lack the confidence to enact it. Over time, they begin to express their feelings openly, realizing each has the power to help set the other free.
Summary
In his debut film 'Pauline et François', director Renaud Fély explores the themes of grief, emotional healing, and redemption through a slow-burning romance between two broken individuals. The movie follows Pauline's journey as she moves from Paris to the countryside in search of solace after her husband's death. Here, she meets François, a man haunted by his past who lives a secluded life under the watchful eye of his family. The story meanders through their emotional landscapes, with moving scenes that highlight their struggle to overcome their respective burdens and find hope for a new beginning together.
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