Le daim(2019)
Director:
Quentin Dupieux
A man's obsession with his designer deerskin jacket causes him to blow his life savings and turn to crime.
Le daim
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In the French comedy film Le daim directed by Quentin Dupieux, we follow the story of Georges, a middle-aged man who becomes infatuated with his newly purchased designer deerskin jacket. However, his obsession soon spirals out of control, leading him to make drastic decisions that will have unintended consequences.
Georges, played by Jean Dujardin, becomes convinced that his jacket is magical and possesses a unique power that sets him apart from others. Consumed by his fixation, he spends his life savings to solely focus on his newfound persona as the only person allowed to wear a jacket.
As Georges's obsession deepens, he starts to engage in criminal activities to maintain his beloved jacket's dominance. Encountering a young bartender named Denise, played by Adèle Haenel, Georges manipulates her into believing that he is a film director, germinating an alarming relationship between them. Together, they embark on a journey full of bizarre and dangerous encounters.
With stunning visuals and dark humor, Le daim takes audiences on a twisted exploration of one man's delusion and the destructive power of obsession. As Georges's life becomes progressively entangled in his fixation, he unwittingly builds a web of deceit and destruction around him.
The film showcases the talented performances of Jean Dujardin and Adèle Haenel, who bring energy and vibrancy to their eccentric characters. Blending comedy and suspense, Le daim offers a unique viewing experience that will keep audiences captivated till the very end.
Georges, played by Jean Dujardin, becomes convinced that his jacket is magical and possesses a unique power that sets him apart from others. Consumed by his fixation, he spends his life savings to solely focus on his newfound persona as the only person allowed to wear a jacket.
As Georges's obsession deepens, he starts to engage in criminal activities to maintain his beloved jacket's dominance. Encountering a young bartender named Denise, played by Adèle Haenel, Georges manipulates her into believing that he is a film director, germinating an alarming relationship between them. Together, they embark on a journey full of bizarre and dangerous encounters.
With stunning visuals and dark humor, Le daim takes audiences on a twisted exploration of one man's delusion and the destructive power of obsession. As Georges's life becomes progressively entangled in his fixation, he unwittingly builds a web of deceit and destruction around him.
The film showcases the talented performances of Jean Dujardin and Adèle Haenel, who bring energy and vibrancy to their eccentric characters. Blending comedy and suspense, Le daim offers a unique viewing experience that will keep audiences captivated till the very end.