description Get Out Your Handkerchiefs Overview
Bertrand Blier’s 1978 French film *Get Out Your Handkerchiefs* stars Carole Laure and Gérard Depardieu. This Academy Award-winning romantic comedy explores a complicated relationship through sharp dialogue and unconventional storytelling. It's notable for its distinctive style within French cinema and appeals to viewers interested in dramatic romances and black comedies.
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info Get Out Your Handkerchiefs Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 1978 |
help Get Out Your Handkerchiefs FAQ
Why does Raoul invite another man to make Solange happy?
Raoul believes his wife Solange is depressed and decides that finding her a lover might restore her happiness. He recruits Stéphane, a schoolteacher played by Patrick Dewaere, creating the film's deliberately unconventional triangle.
Who are the principal actors in Get Out Your Handkerchiefs?
Carole Laure plays Solange, Gérard Depardieu plays Raoul, and Patrick Dewaere plays Stéphane. Bertrand Blier wrote and directed the French film.
Did Get Out Your Handkerchiefs win an Academy Award?
Yes, it won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The film represented France at the ceremony honoring films released in 1978.
Why is the film's relationship with Christian controversial?
Christian is a highly intelligent 13-year-old boy whose bond with the adult Solange becomes sexual and eventually leads to pregnancy. That plot development makes the film challenging for modern audiences despite its presentation as an absurdist romantic comedy.
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