Run time: 111 mins

This sumptuous and chic French romantic comedy, starring Romain Duris and Déborah François sparkles with vintage Hollywood charm.

Set in the spring of 1958: 21 year-old Rose Pamphyle (Déborah François) lives with her grouchy widower father who runs the local village shop. Rose dreams of escaping her village and the inevitability of becoming a bored housewife.  Travelling to Lisieux in Normandy, Rose applies for a job as a secretary to insurance broker Louis Echard (Romain Duris). Despite the interview being a disaster; Rose reveals a real skill: typing at great speed. Louis, a former athlete, decides to train Rose to compete in a regional speed-typing competition; and then on to the world championships!

 “Pastel-coloured sets and suave costumes nail the period vibe, while our lead male revels in society’s chauvinist attitudes with wit as sharp as his side-parting.” (Glasgow Film Fest)

“The chemistry between the two leads is positively nuclear, and the film’s effervescent, spot-on evocation of the period in its visual style and soundtrack is a joy to absorb.” (Screen Daily)

This fine blend of Pygmalion, popular American cinema and Mad Men references is a winning combination. Don’t dare miss.