Petites misères (2002)
Directed by Philippe Boon, Laurent Brandenbourger

Drama / Comedy
aka: Shopping

Film Synopsis

Jean, a 40-year-old bailiff, exercises his professional duties with talent but with little sign of humanity.  He is married to Nicole, 35, a compulsive consumer in crisis.  Jean regularly makes use of George, a debtor who is always ready to lend a helping hand.  It is through George's efforts that Nicole regains her taste for spending.  One day, Jean meets up with Eddy, a cop who used to accompany him in his line of work.  It is not a happy reunion and they soon fall out.  In a fit of pique, Jean makes up his mind to teach Eddy a lesson, with a little help from his friend Georges...
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Film Credits

  • Director: Philippe Boon, Laurent Brandenbourger
  • Script: Philippe Boon, Laurent Brandenbourger
  • Cinematographer: Willy Stassen
  • Music: Jeff Bodart, Olivier Bodson, Pierre Gillet
  • Cast: Albert Dupontel (Jean), Marie Trintignant (Nicole), Serge Larivière (Georges), Bouli Lanners (Eddy), Sjarel Branckaerts (Roger), Raymond Avenière (Victor), Nicole Valberg (Mireille), Stéphane Excoffier (Huguette), Christian Crahay (Le commissaire), Olivier Massart (Gérard), Jacqueline Bollen (La prostituée), Jean-Marc Barthélémy (Le recordman de la position Vishnou), Ellen Blanckaert (Femme du recordman), Hélène Gailly (Le femme squelettique), Hervé Sogne (Le vendeur autos), Pierre Bail (Présentateur télé-achat), Alfred David (Le tigre à lunettes), Michel Angely (Chef déménageur), Chris Anthony (Caissier luminaires), Fabien Biancalani (Un vendeur)
  • Country: France / Belgium / Luxembourg
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 77 min
  • Aka: Shopping ; Dead Man's Hand

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