Marianne Farrere is the richest woman in the world, the fabulously wealthy heiress to a cosmetics empire. Money can buy anything, but it can’t buy love. Fortunately, a cocky upstart, a would-be photographer and fortune-seeker named Pierre-Alain (Laurent Lafitte), sweeps into her world of wealth.
Their encounter sparks a platonic romance. Marianne throws millions at the photographer – after all, having fun is worth it. Her daughter (Marina Fois), aided by lawyers and the butler, tries in vain to drive the suitor away from the heiress’s bank account. The revelry must continue for as long as possible.
This story, which unleashes a tidal wave of hilarious debauchery, is loosely based on the Liliane Bettencourt scandal. Laurent Lafitte was awarded the César for Best Actor for his role. The magnetic lead role seems tailor-made for the divine Isabelle Huppert.
Tickets: 12/10€, sold at the door. Doors open 20 minutes before the first screening.
Language: French
Subtitles: Finnish, Swedish
123 min
