Le syndrome de l'écossais

A sharp, theatrical comedy where a polite dinner spirals into a tense, funny unravelling of secrets and pettiness.

Directed by

Dominique Thiel

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Thierry Lhermitte, Bernard Campan, Christiane Millet

Overview

Bruno and Florence invited Sophie and Alex for the evening, but nothing goes as planned between the successful author, the brilliant entrepreneur and their respective wives, two sisters. Contradictions, anxieties, bad faith and pettiness come around the table. A delightful cascade of incidents quickly transforms the family reunion into a crazy night where secrets, bottles and unsaid are shattered until the two couples, caught in an irresistible whirlwind, formulate the most unexpected.

How it feels

Absurd, satirical, tense and light. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Family, betrayal, class, identity

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

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

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