Potiche
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
François Ozon
Catherine Deneuve
Gerard Depardieu
Fabrice Luchini
Karin Viard
Judith Godrèche
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Synopsis
Set in a French bourgeois province in 1977, Suzanne is the submissive wife of rich industrialist Robert Pujol who runs his umbrella factory with an iron hand. After the workers go on strike and hold Robert captive, Suzanne ends up managing the factory instead of her husband, who is disowned by the staff. Distressed and in poor health, Robert goes away for a while and, to the surprise of most, Suzanne proves to be an assertive woman of action. With the help of the communist deputy she puts an end to the strike, gets the factory running again and improves the employees' working conditions. But when Robert returns from his trip in good health, the situation gets complicated.
Director
François Ozon
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Limited Release in United States Spring March 25, 2011
Released in United States on Video July 19, 2011
Released in United States 2011
Based on the play "Potiche" written by Pierre Barillet and Jean-Pierre Grédy, first performed on Septemer 17, 1980.
Limited Release in United States Spring March 25, 2011 (Los Angeles & New York City)
Released in United States on Video July 19, 2011
Released in United States 2011 (Opening Night)
