Fresh
It's as light and soft as a pink satin pillow, and a little overstretched, but it's also packed with bawdy zingers and pointed political barbs.
David Jenkins, Time Out
Overview
In 1977 France, tightfisted factory owner Robert Pujol is so shocked when his workers strike for higher wages that he suffers a heart attack. His acquiescent wife, Suzanne, whose father had founded the factory, takes over management duties during Robert's convalescence.
Director and cast
- François Ozon Director
- Catherine Deneuve as Suzanne Pujol
- Gérard Depardieu as Maurice Babin
- Fabrice Luchini as Robert Pujol
- Karin Viard as Nadège
- Jérémie Renier as Laurent Pujol
- Judith Godrèche as Joëlle
- Élodie Frégé as Suzanne Pujol (jeune)
- Sergi López as Le chauffeur du camion
- Bruno Lochet as Le délégué CGT
- Évelyne Dandry as La soeur de Suzanne Pujol
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
84%
Tomatometer
Fresh
"Potiche" is a frothy French confection, a sort of ile flottante of movies.
Richard Nilsen, Arizona Republic
Fresh
The film is still worth watching, and the one fabulous reason why can be summed up in two celebrated words: Catherine Deneuve.
Rick Groen, Globe and Mail
Fresh
A charming diversion from Ozon's more serious films of late.
Peter Howell, Toronto Star
Fresh
It's a cheeky female revenge fantasy that plays out even in the casting.
Colin Covert, Minneapolis Star Tribune
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