Préparez vos mouchoirs (1978)
Release Year: 1978
Nation: France
Alternative Title: Get Your Handkerchiefs Ready, Preparen los pañuelos, Preparem Seus Lenços, Frem med lommetørklæderne, Vil du elske min pige?
Director: Bertrand Blier
Writer: Bertrand Blier
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Alexandre Mnouchkine, Paul Claudon, Georges Dancigers
Companies: CAPAC, Belga Films
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Romantic Comedy
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: husband wife relationship, 1970s, bisexuality, classical music, stricken
Story
Solange, suffering from depression and infertility, exhibits unusual behaviors such as fainting spells and refusing to speak. Her husband Raoul, desperate to help her, invites a stranger named Stephane into their home with the intention of making him Solange's lover, hoping it will lift her spirits. Despite Stephane's attempts to engage Solange through his love for Mozart and perfectly organized books, she remains distant and fails to become pregnant by either man. In an effort to change their situation, they take a job running a summer camp for children. There, they meet Christian, the precocious 13-year-old son of the local factory manager. It is Christian who eventually manages to bring laughter back into Solange's life.
Summary
Préparez vos mouchoirs (1978), directed by Bertrand Blier, is a French comedy-drama that explores themes of depression, infertility, and unconventional relationships. The film centers around Solange, played by Bernadette Lafont, who struggles with mental health issues leading to unusual behaviors. Her husband Raoul, portrayed by Philippe Léotard, attempts an unconventional solution to her problems by inviting another man into their lives. This non-traditional approach leads them down a path of unexpected encounters and experiences.
