Un week-end sur deux
1990 Drama
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Summary
Camille Valmont has sacrificed her family for her acting career. After her divorce
she is only allowed to see her two young children every other weekend. Desperate
for work, Camille agrees to host a Rotary Club dinner, even though this falls on a weekend.
When he hears of this, her husband telephones her and tells her that he is coming over
to collect the children. Camille panics and makes an instant decision to go on
the run with her children…
Review
Actress Nicole Garcia made her noteworthy directorial debut with this introspective drama
about a young woman’s futile attempt to form a bond with her estranged children.
An extraordinarily realistic performance from Nathalie Baye, coupled with Garcia’s
intimate and moody cinematic style, makes this a haunting and provocative work.
With skilful subtlety and the minimum of melodrama, the implications of a small personal
tragedy – an egotistical woman’s failure to win her children’s love
– are brought home with great effect. Although less stylish and polished than
Garcia's subsequent work, this film's simple honesty and feminine insight gives it greater
impact.
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