Riviera Revenge

Riviera Revenge

2024 · 94 min · FR · 5.9 (98 votes)
Dir. Ivan Calbérac · Starring André Dussollier, Sabine Azéma, Thierry Lhermitte, Joséphine de Meaux, Sébastien Chassagne, Michel Boujenah · Music Laurent Aknin
Comedy

François Marsault, a war veteran, makes the most of his retirement alongside his wife Annie. Authoritarian and ruthless, François rules his family with an iron fist — but when he discovers that his esteemed wife cheated on him 40 years ago, he files for divorce and confronts her former lover, who lives in the French Riviera.

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This is a sardonic, sun-drenched comedy about an irascible patriarch's late-life reckoning. Expect a steady, character-driven exploration of long-buried betrayals and the absurdities of aging, all set against a vibrant Mediterranean backdrop. It's a mischievous tale of control, regret, and unexpected revenge, perfect for a casual night in.

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