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Nelly and Monsieur Arnaud
Nelly leaves her lazy, unemployed husband to work for retired judge Mr Arnaud, forty years her senior, after he offers to clear her bills for her. While she types his memoirs the two develop a close friendship, but Arnaud becomes jealous when Nelly begins dating his good-looking young publisher.
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Plot Summary
Nelly, recently separated and facing financial difficulties, accepts an offer from the wealthy and enigmatic Monsieur Arnaud to organize his memoirs. As they spend time together, a complex relationship develops between them, tinged with unspoken feelings and the weight of their pasts. The film explores themes of loneliness, aging, and the quiet nature of affection.
Critical Reception
Nelly and Monsieur Arnaud was widely acclaimed by critics for its subtle storytelling, nuanced performances, and Sautet's masterful direction. It was praised for its mature exploration of relationships and the poignant portrayal of human connection.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sensitive direction and mature exploration of relationships.
Emmanuelle Béart and Michel Serrault deliver exceptional, nuanced performances.
A subtle and poignant film about connection and unspoken emotions.
Google audience: Audiences lauded the film's emotional depth and the compelling performances, finding it a touching and thought-provoking experience that resonated with its depiction of human relationships.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Won the César Award for Best Actor (Michel Serrault) and Best Actress (Emmanuelle Béart).
Fun Fact
This was Claude Sautet's final film, released shortly before his death in 2000.
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