Directed by Gilles Legardinier, Complètement cramé ! is thefilm adaptation of his own best-selling novel. Part comedy, part drama, part romance, the film tells the story of Andrew Blake, a man in search of meaning after losing his wife. Played by John Malkovich, Blake leaves London to return to France, to a property steeped in memories. But what was meant to be a nostalgic journey becomes an unexpected adventure, full of encounters as eccentric as they are moving.
Starring Fanny Ardant as Mme Beauvillier andEmilie Dequenne as the young cleaning lady Manon, the film explores universal themes of grief, rebirth and the importance of human connection. With its subtle humor and kind look at second chances, Complètement cramé ! promises a cinematic experience that's both funny and touching.
Complètement cramé ! will be available on Netflix from February 1, 2025.
Synopsis: Since losing his wife, Andrew Blake's heart has gone out of him. A final impulse drives him to leave London and return to France, to the estate where he met her. His journey back to the memory of happier days doesn't go at all to plan... In order to stay at the Beauvillier estate, Blake finds himself condemned to play butler on probation. Between Mme Beauvillier, the mistress of the house who behaves as strangely as her relations, Odile, the cook with a strong character, Philippe, the stubborn steward who lives as a hermit in the park, and Manon, the young housekeeper whose destiny is turned upside down, Blake discovers people as lost as himself. Faced with them, in this very special place, this man who no longer expected anything from life will be forced to start all over again...
Complètement cramé ! is aimed at audiences looking for human, funny and deeply moving stories. Fans of French comedy-dramas such as Le Fabuleux Destin d'Amélie Poulain and Intouchables will appreciate the subtle humor and colorful characters in this film.
The story of Blake, a broken man who rebuilds his life through unlikely encounters, will appeal to viewers sensitive to tales of resilience, self-discovery and the power of human relationships. John Malkovich, in a role both moving and eccentric, adds a singular dimension to this work, while Fanny Ardant brings her usual charm and intensity.
However, those who prefer light comedies without emotional subtext or fast-paced films may find this film less to their liking.
With Complètement cramé! Gilles Legardinier delivers a comedy-drama full of charm and humanity. Featuring an all-star cast and characters as funny as they are moving, the film invites viewers to rediscover the joy of living through life's twists and turns.
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