Movie

Le Bon Plaisir

1984 · 108 min

A measured, talky political drama that watches the machinery of state quietly close ranks around a scandal, more cerebral than thrilling.

Overview: Claire's handbag is stolen. It contained a letter written ten years previously by the man who is now the French President. In the letter, he urges his pregnant mistress to have an abortion. Claire immediately alerts the President's men. From that moment, the machinery of state swings into action.
How it feels: Tense, cynical, melancholic and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Power, politics, deception, family
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
politics
deception
family
betrayal
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild