La parité
La parité

Movie spotlight

La parité

2003
Movie
90 min
French

A father who prides himself on being open-minded reacts rather badly when his wife gets involved in politics.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Michel DevilleGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A charmingly absurd comedy where a powerful businesswoman, at odds with her male-dominated world, decides to create a "women's agenda" by systematically replacing all the men in her company with women. This leads to a series of hilarious and chaotic situations as the newly all-female workforce navigates their roles and responsibilities.

Critical Reception

La parité was generally met with a mixed to positive reception, appreciated for its witty premise and the performances of its lead actors, though some critics found its execution to be somewhat uneven. It offered a lighthearted take on gender dynamics in the workplace.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive premise exploring gender roles.

  • Nathalie Baye's performance was frequently highlighted as a strong point.

  • Some found the humor to be a bit too light or the plot progression predictable.

Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not widely available for this film, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'La parité,' directly translates to 'Parity' and refers to the concept of gender parity, a central theme explored humorously throughout the narrative.

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