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Chéri
Fred Peloux, nicknamed Chéri, the handsome son of Charlotte Peloux, a former demimondaine, lives in the small circle of his mother's friends, all high-class prostitutes past their best. He has an affair with Léa, a waning beauty, who loves him both as a mistress and a mother. But the age difference takes its toll on their union. To please his mother, Chéri accepts to marry young Edmée without actually caring for her. After a while, the young man tries to return to Léa...
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Plot Summary
In Belle Époque Paris, a retired courtesan finds her comfortable life disrupted by the reappearance of a former lover. She must confront her past and the changing societal landscape as she navigates her relationships and her own desires.
Critical Reception
Chéri, adapted from Colette's novel, received a mixed reception. While some critics praised its faithful adaptation and performances, others found its pacing slow and its subject matter somewhat dated for its time. It did not achieve widespread critical acclaim.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its artistic direction and costumes capturing the Belle Époque era.
Some found the narrative somewhat lacking in emotional depth and engagement.
Performances were generally seen as adequate but not particularly outstanding.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Chéri' is not widely documented through Google user reviews.
Fun Fact
The film is an adaptation of the first part of Colette's novel 'Chéri', which was published in two parts, with the second part being 'The Last of Chéri'.
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