First film endearing in many aspects, but also drags its share of clumsiness and pans. Shot first in the vicinity of Saumur and at the abbey of Fontevraud.
Starred by Gérard Depardieu, who hates the massive appearance in which he has locked himself over the years. On the verge of a nervous breakdown, he is nevertheless awarded a third star, while his couple with Sandrine Bonnaire is seriously flapping. He says: "For me this time is difficult to live"