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On peut toujours rêver
1991 Comedy / Drama
Review
On peut toujours rêver
is one of Pierre Richard’s less successful directorial exploits, an
unconvincing comedy-drama which suffers from poorly developed
characters and a thematically weak narrative. One of the
difficulties with the film is that neither of the two main characters
is remotely sympathetic, so it is hard for a spectator to become
interested in the story. Richard is virtually unrecognisable as an
emotionless, grey-faced businessman, lacking his customary charm and
vitality; the lack of talent of his co-star Smaïn is all too
evident – the actor could be replaced with a cardboard cut-out and
you would be hard pressed to see any difference. The
central premise behind the story is rather a good one – the idea that a
man’s life can be changed for the better through contact with another
from a different social stratum – but it is so poorly developed that the
film is hardly worth watching.
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Director:
Pierre Richard
Starring: Pierre Richard, Smaïn, Edith Scob, Pierre Palmade Synopsis
Charles de Boilesve is a man who inspires fear and respect in all who
know him. Known as The Emperor, he presides over a corporate
empire and he owns a football team, but nothing in his life satisfies
him. Then, one day, he meets Rachid Marzahoui, a young Arab man
who scrapes a living as a barber but who seems to be content with his
life. The millionaire businessman takes a liking to Rachid
and engages him as his personal hairdresser. Through
Rachid, Charles begins to find meaning in his life...
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