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Paulette lives alone in a housing project in the Paris suburbs. With her meager pension, she can no longer make ends meet.Paulette lives alone in a housing project in the Paris suburbs. With her meager pension, she can no longer make ends meet.Paulette lives alone in a housing project in the Paris suburbs. With her meager pension, she can no longer make ends meet.
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- 1 win & 1 nomination
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"Paulette" directed by Jérôme Enrico is a 2012 French comedy-crime film. The film follows the story of Paulette (played by Bernadette Lafont), an elderly woman who lives alone in a banlieue after the death of her husband. Paulette's pension is too small to get by, and she is forced to deal with financial difficulties when her furniture and TV are seized due to overdue bills.
One day, Paulette hears about the potential for making money through dealing cannabis. She visits a local criminal named Vito (played by Paco Boublard) and asks him for work. Vito commissions her to sell his cannabis, but her success attracts the attention of other dealers, who beat her up and rob her.
To make ends meet, Paulette starts selling cakes and biscuits spiced with cannabis, which become increasingly popular. Vito's boss becomes enthusiastic about her success and plans to sell her pastries to pupils, but Paulette refuses. This leads to her grandson being kidnapped, and she embarks on a dramatic attempt to free him. Ultimately, her son-in-law Ousmane (played by Jean-Baptiste Anoumon) saves the day.
One of the standout aspects of the film is the performance of Bernadette Lafont as Paulette. Lafont delivers a nuanced and compelling performance, showcasing Paulette's determination and resilience in the face of adversity. The supporting cast, including Carmen Maura, Dominique Lavanant, and Françoise Bertin, also delivers strong performances.
The film's script, written by Bianca Olsen, Laurie Aubanel, Cyril Rambour, and Jérôme Enrico, is full of humor and unexpected twists. The direction by Jérôme Enrico is exceptional, creating a sense of authenticity and relatability. However, the film's reliance on dark humor and the occasional graphic violence can be a drawback for some viewers.
Despite its strengths, "Paulette" has some challenging narrative elements that may make it difficult for viewers to fully engage. The film's exploration of Paulette's descent into crime and her attempts to free her grandson can be dark and intense.
Overall, "Paulette" is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged film that showcases the talents of its cast and crew. Its masterful direction, powerful performances, and well-crafted script make it a must-watch for fans of comedy-crime films.
Rating: 7/10.
One day, Paulette hears about the potential for making money through dealing cannabis. She visits a local criminal named Vito (played by Paco Boublard) and asks him for work. Vito commissions her to sell his cannabis, but her success attracts the attention of other dealers, who beat her up and rob her.
To make ends meet, Paulette starts selling cakes and biscuits spiced with cannabis, which become increasingly popular. Vito's boss becomes enthusiastic about her success and plans to sell her pastries to pupils, but Paulette refuses. This leads to her grandson being kidnapped, and she embarks on a dramatic attempt to free him. Ultimately, her son-in-law Ousmane (played by Jean-Baptiste Anoumon) saves the day.
One of the standout aspects of the film is the performance of Bernadette Lafont as Paulette. Lafont delivers a nuanced and compelling performance, showcasing Paulette's determination and resilience in the face of adversity. The supporting cast, including Carmen Maura, Dominique Lavanant, and Françoise Bertin, also delivers strong performances.
The film's script, written by Bianca Olsen, Laurie Aubanel, Cyril Rambour, and Jérôme Enrico, is full of humor and unexpected twists. The direction by Jérôme Enrico is exceptional, creating a sense of authenticity and relatability. However, the film's reliance on dark humor and the occasional graphic violence can be a drawback for some viewers.
Despite its strengths, "Paulette" has some challenging narrative elements that may make it difficult for viewers to fully engage. The film's exploration of Paulette's descent into crime and her attempts to free her grandson can be dark and intense.
Overall, "Paulette" is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged film that showcases the talents of its cast and crew. Its masterful direction, powerful performances, and well-crafted script make it a must-watch for fans of comedy-crime films.
Rating: 7/10.
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $29,494
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $8,882
- Aug 16, 2015
- Gross worldwide
- $14,692,743
- Runtime1 hour 27 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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