Women of the 6th Floor, The

Women of the 6th Floor, The

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Genre:
Comedy
Running Time:
106 minutes
Release Date:
15 December 2011


Director

Philippe Le Guay


Main cast

Fabrice Luchini, Sandrine Kiberlain, Natalia Verbeke, Carmen Maura, Lola Duenas, Berta Ojea, Nuria Sole, Concha Galan, Marie Armelle Deguy, Audrey Fleurot


Synopsis

It’s Paris, 1962. The marvelous Fabrice Luchini (Potiche) stars as wealthy stockbroker Jean--‐ Louis Jouvert, who lives a staid bourgeois existence with his perfectly--‐presented socialite wife (Sandrine Kiberlain). But when the family’s maid abandons them, into the residence comes Maria (Natalia Verbeke): young, hardworking, and – quelle horreur --‐ Spanish! Remarkably, it doesn’t take long for the building to become enchanted by the new arrival; Maria rallies the friendship of the other servants on the sixth floor (fabulous turns contributed by two of Almodóvar’s favourite señoritas, Carmen Maura and Lola Dueñas) and soon, the balance of the household ruptures into wild, cross--‐cultural chaos…



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RATINGS & REVIEWS

Susan M.
A delightful movie about the meaning of being truly alive.

Catherine J.
Rating: 5
As a teacher of French this film is easy to follow and I recommend it as an enjoyable way to improve your French whilst being highly entertained by this comedy. Excellent.

Suzanne S.
Rating: 4
Great film, witty, entertaining and a fabulous cast, it will lift your spirits!

Christine D.
Rating: 4
great fun!

Jennifer L.
Rating: 4
This is a superb French drama/comedy in only the way the French can do it. Also helps to brush up your French.Left guessing at the end. Somewhat improbable but c'est la vie. Well worth a watch.We don't get enough foreign films!