Populaire (2012)

1958. Rose is a terrible secretary but a demon typist. Her handsome boss resolves to turn her into the fastest girl in the world.

Director:

Régis Roinsard

Writers:

Régis Roinsard, Daniel Presley,

Stars:

Romain Duris, Déborah François, Bérénice Bejo

1 win & 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Romain Duris	...	Louis Échard
Déborah François	...	Rose Pamphyle
Bérénice Bejo	...	Marie Taylor
Shaun Benson	...	Bob Taylor
Mélanie Bernier	...	Annie Leprince-Ringuet
Nicolas Bedos	...	Gilbert Japy
Miou-Miou	...	Madeleine Échard (as Miou Miou)
Eddy Mitchell	...	Georges Échard
Frédéric Pierrot	...	Jean Pamphyle
Féodor Atkine	...	André Japy
Marius Colucci	...	Lucien Échard
Emeline Bayart	...	Jacqueline Échard
Dominique Reymond	...	Madame Shorofsky
Yannik Landrein	...	Léonard Echard
Nastassja Girard	...	Evelyne Échard (as Nastassia Girard)

Storyline

Spring, 1958. 21-year-old Rose Pamphyle lives with her grouchy widower father who runs the village store. Engaged to the son of the local mechanic, she seems destined for the quiet, drudgery-filled life of a housewife. But that's not the life Rose longs for. When she travels to Lisieux in Normandy, where charismatic insurance agency boss Louis Echard is advertising for a secretary, the ensuing interview is a disaster. But Rose reveals a special gift - she can type at extraordinary speed. Unwittingly, the young woman awakens the dormant sports fan in Louis. If she wants the job she'll have to compete in a speed typing competition. Whatever sacrifices Rose must make to reach the top, Louis declares himself her trainer. He'll turn her into the fastest girl not only in the country, but in the world! But a love of sport doesn't always mix well with love itself ...

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Plot Keywords:

1950s | contest | typewriter | cigarette smoking | television | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for a scene of sexuality

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [France] Official site [Japan]

Country:

France

Language:

French English German

Release Date:

28 November 2012 (France)

Also Known As:

A Datilógrafa

Filming Locations:

4 Place de l'Église, Bacilly, France

Box Office

Budget:

€13,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Les Productions du Trésor, Compagnie Cinématographique Européenne, La, France 3 Cinéma

Technical Specs

Runtime:

111 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Le Tango des Illusions"
Written by Benjamin Edward N Osborne
Performed by Jaqueline Boyer
Courtesy of L'R du Trésor

User Reviews

Endearing comic love story

If it weren't for the very specific year during which the action in this movie is set, the perfect music for this would have been 10cc's 'I'm Not in Love' - Of course Louis is in love, and only he doesn't realise it. You can forgive him, after all, this is post second world war and he has lost too many meaningful people to want to risk another loss. Rose has perfect visceral understanding of the feelings of those around her. She's also a super-fast one finger typist. We 21st century equivalents may have super-fast thumbs instead. The period feel, superb costumes and believable dialogue make this a very satisfying production. Not sure about the brief bedroom scene that doesn't belong here. Fancy a good, uplifting entertainment, choose this!