Antoine et Antoinette (1947)

Synopsis: One of Becker's most heralded works, this romantic comedy is set in the working class atmosphere of postwar France. Antoine is a print shop foreman; Antoinette, his wife, is a beautiful photomat... One of Becker's most heralded works, this romantic comedy is set in the working class atmosphere of postwar France. Antoine is a print shop foreman; Antoinette, his wife, is a beautiful photomat clerk. Their marriage is threatened due to the fact that Antoinette manages to flirt with every man she encounters, while Antoine is a jealous hothead who can't stand to see her flaunt herself so openly. As if that wasn't bad enough, poor old Antoine loses a winning lottery ticket that's worth a fortune. Winner of the Grand Prix at the 1947 Cannes Film Festival. [More]

Starring: Roger Pigaut, Claire Maffei, Noel Roquevert

Starring: Roger Pigaut, Claire Maffei, Noel Roquevert

Director: Jacques Becker

Director: Jacques Becker
Screenwriter: Jacques Becker, Maurice Griffe, Francoise Giroud

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