
In this rambling comic tale about a man and a wife, with four children, who calmly announce to the children that they want to divorce one another, it is impossible to tell who is dissatisfied with whom about what. They had seemed to be a perfect couple. Their flabbergasted children have mixed feelings, and the most difficult thing about the divorce, besides understanding why it is taking place at all, is deciding what will happen with the couple's numerous pets.
Directed by Pierre Barouh, Le Divorcement leans on a strong ensemble — Michel Piccoli, Lea Massari, Christophe Rambault — 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 drama titles of 1979.
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In New York City, a young girl is caught in the middle of her parents' bitter custody battle.
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