Le coût de la vie (2002)
Directed by Philippe Le Guay
Genres - Comedy |
Sub-Genres - Ensemble Film |
Release Date - May 31, 2003 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 105 min. |
Countries - France |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Andrea LeVasseur
French filmmaker Philippe Le Guay writes and directs the ensemble comedy Le Cout de la Vie (The Cost of Living). Set in the city of Lyon over a period of a few days, the film reveals people's relationship to money through the intersecting lives of several characters. Fabrice Luchini plays the wealthy Brett, who likes to hang on tightly to his money, while Vincent Lindon plays the generous Coway, who has spent way more than he earns. Geraldine Pailhas plays Helena, a high-class escort with expensive tastes, while Isild Le Besco plays a down-to-earth young heiress who cares more about love than money. Meanwhile powerful businessman Nicolas de Blamond (Claude Rich) puts loads of people out of work when he shuts down his factories after he learns of his failing heath. The Cost of Living was shown at the 2003 Locarno International Film Festival.
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cinema, conspiracy, France, money, relationship