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Trophy Wife

2010 · 103 min

A witty, affectionate satire with a warm 1970s vibe, watching a submissive wife blossom into a confident leader is both funny and quietly empowering.

Directed by: François Ozon
Genres: Comedy
Starring: Catherine Deneuve, Gérard Depardieu, Fabrice Luchini

Tagline: The trophy is coming off the shelf.
Overview: In 1977 France, tightfisted factory owner Robert Pujol is so shocked when his workers strike for higher wages that he suffers a heart attack. His acquiescent wife, Suzanne, whose father had founded the factory, takes over management duties during Robert's convalescence.

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Directed by: François Ozon
Genres: Comedy
Starring: Catherine Deneuve, Gérard Depardieu, Fabrice Luchini

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Tone: satiricalstrength 3 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: gender
power
class
family
identity
Places: small town
workplace
home
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild

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Horror	0
Humour	7
Realism	7
Romance	4
Tension	3
Darkness	2
Complexity	5
Emotional weight	4

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Genres: comedy
Directed by: François Ozon
Written by: François Ozon
Starring: Catherine Deneuve, Gérard Depardieu, Fabrice Luchini, Karin Viard, Jérémie Renier, Judith Godrèche, Élodie Frégé, Sergi López
Music: Philippe Rombi
Cinematography: Yorick Le Saux
Runtime: 103 min
Country: France
Languages: French

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