Les Beaux jours (2013)
Directed by Marion Vernoux

Comedy / Drama

Film Synopsis

Recently retired, Caroline imagines that from now on her life will be one long holiday, but she soon discovers that she has more time on her hands than she knows what to do with.  The challenges of retirement soon hit home.  Just what should Caroline do with her new-found freedom: break the rules, set out to meet new people, or simply fill her diary?
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Film Credits

  • Director: Marion Vernoux
  • Script: Marion Vernoux, Fanny Chesnel (story)
  • Cinematographer: Nicolas Gaurin
  • Cast: Fanny Ardant (Caroline), Laurent Lafitte (Julien), Patrick Chesnais (Philippe), Féodor Atkine (Paul), Alain Cauchi (Jacky), Marc Chapiteau (Hugues), Fanny Cottençon (Chantal), Catherine Lachens (Sylviane), Cédric Le Maoût (Le serveur), Marie Rivière (Jocelyne), Farah Sarahyba (L'Esthéticienne), Jean-François Stévenin (Roger), Emilie Caen
  • Country: France
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 94 min

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