La revanche (1981)
Année de sortie: 1981
Nation: France
Alternative Title: A Desforra
Réalisateur: Pierre Lary
Writer: Jacques Kirsner, Pierre Lary
Production & Genre
Histoire
Jeanne Jouvert, a crime writer who wins the prestigious Quai des Orfèvres prize, feels overlooked when her publisher uses her husband Alfred's position as head of the anti-gang squad to gain publicity instead. Fed up with being submissive, Jeanne decides to orchestrate her revenge by organizing a daring robbery of Paris' central post office. She enlists the help of her friend Anne Beaufort, who is herself disillusioned with her husband's shady dealings. Together, they plan to prove their capabilities and stage a sophisticated hold-up.
Résumé
'La revanche' (1981) is a French comedy film directed by Pierre Lary. The story revolves around Jeanne Jouvert, a crime writer who feels overshadowed when her publisher uses her husband Alfred's prominence in the police force for publicity instead of recognizing Jeanne's own achievements. The plot thickens as Jeanne decides to take revenge by masterminding an intricate robbery with Anne Beaufort's help. While not much is revealed about the film's themes or significance, it appears to be a story of female empowerment and retaliation against societal expectations.
