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A Better Life (1985)
Director: Renaud Victor
Cast: Sandrine Bonnaire, Jacques Bonnaffé, Jean-Marc Bory, Marie-Christine Barrault
Runtime96 min
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Two quarreling lovers from opposite sides of the economic scale take central stage in this drama about Veronique and Adrien. Veronique is wealthy and from the provinces, Adrien is impoverished and his ancestors come from Brittany. In spite of their different backgrounds, the two fall in love, marry, and eventually have a baby girl. At just about that time, Veronique decides to go back to school, and Adrien becomes both mother and father to their baby. Unable to cope with Veronique's new-found intellectual friends and different lifestyle, Adrien clashes with her, and their arguments lead to a separation for awhile. The two then get back together again, but not for long. It is on a return trip from visiting his mother in Brittany that Adrien's life undergoes a dramatic change, and his story takes an equally unexpected turn.
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A Better Life (1985) is a critically acclaimed French drama directed by Renaud Victor. The film has not received significant awards recognition, but it boasts an impressive audience reception, with an IMDb rating of 7.2 out of 10, indicating that viewers have generally responded positively to the film's story about two quarreling lovers from different economic backgrounds.
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Directed by Renaud Victor, this 1985 French drama provides a nuanced exploration of class divides and the complexities of love, showcasing the powerful performances of Sandrine Bonnaire and Jacques Bonnaffé as two vastly different individuals navigating the ups and downs of their relationship.
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