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Demain on déménage
2004 Comedy
Review
Demain on déménage
may lack the sophistication and cohesion of Chantal Akerman’s previous
film comedies, but this doesn’t prevent it from being a joyous romp – a
breezy, witty and unpredictable farce which combines some thoughtful
reflections on modern life with a seemingly endless barrage of absurd
yet utterly hilarious comic situations. The film stars
Sylvie Testud, one of the most highly rated French actresses of her
generation, renowned for her talent for playing both comedic and
straight dramatic roles with a striking blend of naturalism and poetry.
Here, she heads a truly impressive cast which includes such charismatic
and talented performers as Aurore Clément, Jean-Pierre Marielle
and Natacha Régnier. It’s a shame that Akerman hasn’t
shown as much discipline and rigour as with many of her earlier
screenplays – the narrative is something of a muddle, with just too
many ideas, too many characters left underdeveloped, the result being
that the film feels less substantial than it deserves to be.
However, despite this, Demain on
déménage is well worth watching because
of its sheer entertainment value -
just what you need to brighten a gloomy winter’s evening.
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Director:
Chantal Akerman
Starring: Sylvie Testud, Aurore Clément, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Natacha Régnier, Lucas Belvaux Synopsis
After the death of her father, Charlotte moves into a Parisian
apartment with her mother, Catherine. By profession, Charlotte is
a writer, but her mother’s constant presence prevents her from making
any progress on an erotic book she has been commissioned to
write. The two women soon arrive at the conclusion that
their apartment isn’t meeting their needs, so they decide to
sell. This provides Charlotte with an opportunity to make some
new acquaintances, providing some badly needed inspiration for her
novel...
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