Spoiled Children

A wry, tender character study that drifts between creative blockage, neighbourly revolt and an awkward affair, watching a man slowly re-engage with life.

Directed by

Bertrand Tavernier

Genres

Drama, Comedy

Starring

Michel Piccoli, Christine Pascal, Michel Aumont

Overview

Successful writer/director Bernard Rougerie is at a creative dead end and decides to isolate himself from his wife in order to complete the script for his next film. Bernard moves into an apartment building whose tenants are in the midst of a revolt against their abusive landlord. Reluctant at first, he joins their cause and then becomes involved in an affair with young, unemployed resident Anne.

How it feels

Melancholic, satirical, earnest and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Class, identity, love, work

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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