Golden Years
– The plot revolves around newlyweds Paul and Louise, as World War I breaks out. After two years on th..
The plot revolves around newlyweds Paul and Louise, as World War I breaks out. After two years on the frontline, Paul maims himself and deserts his post. But how can he hide when he is condemned to death in war-torn Paris? Louise dresses him up as a woman. He becomes Suzanne, drags his wife around the debauched Paris of the Golden Twenties and earns quite a reputation for himself. In 1925, once he is finally granted amnesty, Suzanne attempts to revert back to being Paul…
13 Sep 2017
French
André Téchiné
Cédric Anger (adaptation), Cédric Anger (dialogue), Cédric Anger (screenplay), André Téchiné (adaptation), André Téchiné (dialogue), André Téchiné (screenplay), Fabrice Virgili (book), Danièle Voldman (book)
Pierre Deladonchamps, Céline Sallette, Grégoire Leprince-Ringuet, Michel Fau
Based on a true story, a soldier deserts during WWI and dresses as a woman to escape the law. This triggers upheavals in his sexual behaviour and couple.
2 nominations.