Potiche
by Ealasaid Haas • February 21, 2011 • Cinequest 21, Comedy
3/9, 7:00 PM, California Theatre
This wonderful French comedy has only one screening so do not miss it! Catherine Deneuve and Gerard Depardieu star in this story of a trophy housewife (a “potiche”) who becomes fed up with her lot and takes on the barriers presented by her class and her sex. Suzanne Pujole is the devoted wife of a factory owner whose draconian policies are running the business into the ground. When a strike causes him so much stress that he has a heart attack, Suzanne takes over the business while he recovers — and shows every sign of being a far better boss than he was. This sweet, smart comedy is a must-see.