Jacques the Fatalist and His Master

A talky, playful ramble through the countryside where stories nest inside stories, rewarding patience with philosophical wit and charm.

Directed by

Claude Santelli

Genres

Drama

Starring

Patrick Chesnais, Guy Tréjean, François Périer

Tagline

Jacques and his master travel through the countryside, encountering various adventures. Along the way, Jacques tells how he met Denise after the Battle of Fontenoy.

Overview

Jacques (Patrick Chesnais) and his master (Guy Tréjan) ride through the countryside on a mysterious journey punctuated by adventures, according to the people they encounter and the inns that receive them along the way. At the same time, Jacques tells his master how he came to know the beautiful Denise (Marie-Christine Rousseau), following the many twists of chance that occurred after the episode of the Battle of Fontenoy.

How it feels

Whimsical, satirical, earnest and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Fate, identity, class, love

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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