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Alice and the Mayor
Alice and the Mayor
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ALICE AND THE MAYOR

Alice et le maire

Directed by Nicolas Pariser
France, 2019
Comedy, Drama

Synopsis

The mayor of Lyon, Paul Théraneau, has run out of ideas after thirty years in politics. To solve this problem, his team decides to hire a brilliant young philosopher, Alice Heimann. A dialogue between Alice and the mayor unfolds, bringing them together and shaking their certainties.

Synopsis

The mayor of Lyon, Paul Théraneau, has run out of ideas after thirty years in politics. To solve this problem, his team decides to hire a brilliant young philosopher, Alice Heimann. A dialogue between Alice and the mayor unfolds, bringing them together and shaking their certainties.

Our take

The mayor of Lyon has run out of ideas! Behind this intriguing premise lies a delightful reflection on current politics starring an exquisite Fabrice Luchini. Does political ideology still have a place within governance? The answer might be dialogue-heavy, but it’s charming and funny—à la Rohmer.