The Troubles of Alfred
Comedy
Unlucky in love, Alfred tries to commit suicide, only to be thwarted by police efforts to prevent a simultaneous attempt by a nearby young woman. Recovering, the young lady puts him up at her house, as he has run out of places to live. He joins a Parisian sporting team and seems to have transferred his bad luck to a corrupt television boss who is attempting to manipulate the game so that Alfred's Paris team loses.
VIBE
A darkly comedic romp through existential despair and societal critique. It's a witty, charmingly absurd journey that finds humor in misfortune, all wrapped in a stylish, vintage package.
slapstickabsurdistwittycharmingsteadyFrench New Wavesatirical comedyvintagelovemisfortuneclasssocial commentary
