Monsieur Albert

· 1976

In this poetic slice-of-life film that reveals the problems and needs of a group of lowlife characters, unwed mother Vivaine (Dominique Labourier) falls in love with working-class youth Francois (Patrick Chesnais) who has a shady past. Albert (Philippe Noiret), a no-good insurance con-artist, poses for many years as Francois' friend, but tragedy ensues when Albert comes between the lovers, and Francois and Albert resort to physical violence to settle their differences.

Starring

Philippe Noiret, Ghislain Cloquet, Jacques Renard, Dominique Labourier, Jacques Renard, Patrick Chesnais, Geneviève Letellier, Suzanne Flon, Fabrice Plucienneck

Director

Jacques Renard