So Long, Stooge
Director: Claude Berri
Actors: Coluche, Richard Anconina, Agnès Soral
PlotA solitary and disillusioned man works as a nurse in a hospital morgue, going through the motions of his monotonous life. After his shifts, he dulls his loneliness with alcohol at a local bar. Despite his regular visits, he remains distant from those around him, including the bartender, who treats him with indifference. He maintains a cynical outlook on life and endures the disdainful glances of the bar's patrons. Beneath his disheveled exterior and acerbic demeanor lies a deep-rooted sense of despair, aggravated by the futility he perceives in his work and existence.
One night, while at the bar, he encounters a vibrant young woman who is strikingly different from the others. She engages him in conversation and draws him out of his shell, awakening long-lost emotions and aspirations. Her presence begins to disrupt his routine life, coaxing him out of his comfort zone and forcing him to reevaluate his choices and circumstances. The bond they form stands in stark contrast to the hostile environment that surrounds them, offering glimmers of hope and connection in an otherwise bleak world. As their relationship develops, he starts confronting his demons and grappling with the possibility of change. Yet, he is constantly haunted by the weight of his past decisions, and whether he can truly embrace this opportunity for transformation remains uncertain.
Writers: Alain Page, Claude Berri
Release Date: 21 Dec 1983
Runtime: 100 min
Rating: N/A
Country: France
Language: French
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‘So Long, Stooge’ combines smart sociopolitical themes with first-rate technical quality, complemented by insightful supplements and a must-read booklet.
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