Il a suffi que maman s'en aille... (2006)
Directed by René Féret

Film Synopsis

Olivier, a man in his early sixties, is leading a perfectly contented life in Limousin when all of a sudden he comes crashing into the buffers.  He has been so absorbed in his work that he hardly noticed his wife's lack of interest in him.  So when, one day, she walks out on him he is scarcely able to comprehend what is happening.  He had taken it for granted that she was as happy as he was.  Wounded by this inexplicable rejection, he goes out of his way to ensure that he does not lose custody of his daughter Léa.  Fortunately, the court has the good sense to rule in his favour.  Once the dust has settled, Olivier is able to get on with his life, but now he suddenly realises what a handful his tomboy daughter is becoming.  His wife's abrupt departure was a wake-up call, a warning for him to show more interest in those who are closest to him.  Olivier has no intention of losing Léa, but at his advanced age maintaining a healthy paternal relationship with a girl who isn't yet a teenager is hardly the easiest of undertakings...