La Tzigane

Hubert Durieux is a mild-mannered provincial banker whose orderly life—with an ex-wife, an adoring daughter, and a mistress—gets hilariously upended when he becomes entranced by a free-spirited Roma woman who steals his car and hides in its trunk.

Directed by Carole Laganière, La Tzigane leans on a strong ensemble — Maureen Dor, Yvette Merlin, Michel Whright — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1985.