Anne runs for re-election to the town council, shepherded by Matthieu, her fellow candidate and campaign manager. Her husband, Gérard, a businessman and philanderer, hates the campaign and feels vindication when a nasty leaflet circulates about their family history. His son, François, just back from the U.S., is in love with his step-sister Michèle, and she with him, although something is amiss besides their being cousins. Watching it all is their elderly Aunt Line, who has her own haunting memories. A death in World War II and a death on election night collapse time in the perpetual present and bring unexpected expiation. There’s a lot to celebrate.
Release Date: 19 February 2003Runtime: 104 min
Stars:
- Benoît Magimel
- Bernard Le Coq
- Caroline Baehr
- Didier Bénureau
- Françoise Bertin
- Henri Attal
- Jean-Marc Druet
- Jérôme Bertin
- Kevin Ahyi
- Mélanie Doutey
- Michèle Dascain
- Nathalie Baye
- Suzanne Flon
- Thomas Chabrol
- Yvon Crenn
Director: Claude Chabrol
