Movie

The Frenchman

1995 · 51 min

A bittersweet, absurd family comedy that makes you laugh and ache as stubborn pride collides with love.

Tagline: SHAME ON WHO CONDEMNS US!
Overview: Story of a painter hiding in the attic claiming to be French and refusing to speak Azerbaijani even with his family. To return him to his roots, his family and in-laws try different methods.
How it feels: Absurd, melancholic, warm and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, family, isolation, art
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: absurdstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 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: identity
family
isolation
art
trauma
Places: home
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none