Potiche

Foreign, Comedy
4.5 stars
Loved it. Catherine Deneuve stars as a “trophy housewife” in 1977 France who is taken for granted by her husband and children. When her philandering husband becomes ill, she takes over the ailing family business and turns it into a success, much to her husband’s dismay. Gerard Depardieu co-stars as the local Mayor MP whom Deneuve consults and flirts with. I loved that it took place during the advent of women’s rights in France, not only for the politics but for the fashions of the time. Only the French can get away with making light of adultery for an entertaining comedy. The title translates to "figurehead". French, with English subtitles. Very good.