Leur morale… et la nôtre 2008
Florence Quentin's sharp 2008 comedy *Leur morale… et la nôtre* peels back the curtain on a seemingly perfect French couple whose squeaky-clean image hides a web of petty crimes.
Director: Florence Quentin
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *Leur morale… et la nôtre* (2008) about?
This 2008 French comedy follows a seemingly ideal couple whose squeaky-clean image hides a secret life of petty theft and black-market dealings. Their high-security home near Béziers becomes the unlikely hub for reselling stolen shoes and misused refunded products from local stores.
Who directed *Leur morale… et la nôtre*?
Florence Quentin directed this sharp comedy, bringing her knack for character-driven humor to a story that questions everyday morality.
Who stars in *Leur morale… et la nôtre*?
André Dussollier and Victoria Abril headline the cast, supported by Samir Guesmi, Micha Lescot, and Raphaël Mezrahi in a tale of domestic deception.
Is *Leur morale… et la nôtre* (2008) worth watching?
Fans of dark comedies and social satire will appreciate Quentin's clever script and the cast's perfectly pitched performances. While not a blockbuster, its sharp themes and relatable absurdity make it a worthwhile, entertaining watch.
How long is *Leur morale… et la nôtre*?
The film runs for 100 minutes.
About Leur morale… et la nôtre (2008) — A hilarious look at suburban hypocrisy and petty crime
Florence Quentin's sharp 2008 comedy *Leur morale… et la nôtre* peels back the curtain on a seemingly perfect French couple whose squeaky-clean image hides a web of petty crimes. Living a meticulously planned life in a fortified villa near Béziers, André and his wife appear to be model citizens—loving, thrifty, and hardworking. But behind closed doors, their garage morphs into a black-market hub, trafficking stolen shoes and misused refunded products from regional supermarkets. Their twisted logic? Everybody has their own moral code.
Blending biting satire with domestic farce, the film pits respectable appearances against shameless opportunism, delivering laughs through the absurdity of their double life. Quentin crafts a darkly comic critique of modern consumerism and hypocrisy, wrapped in warmth and wit. With a playful tone and a dash of mischief, *Leur morale… et la nôtre* asks: how far would you go to keep up appearances?