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1991 Certificate 15
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At an early age, Antoine's big dream was to be the husband of a hairdresser. As a sad-eyed, middle-aged man (Jean Rochefort) he tells the story of his life and how he finds his fantasy, marries her, and then discovers that maybe it can't last forever. Read more

Starring Jean Rochefort, Anna Galiena, Roland Bertin, Philippe Clevenot
Director Patrice Leconte
Genres Drama, World Cinema

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The Hairdresser's Husband

At an early age, Antoine's big dream was to be the husband of a hairdresser. As a sad-eyed, middle-aged man (Jean Rochefort) he tells the story of his life and how he finds his fantasy, marries her, and then discovers that maybe it can't last forever.

Starring Jean Rochefort, Anna Galiena, Roland Bertin, Philippe Clevenot, Jacques Mathou
Director Patrice Leconte
Studio PALISADES TARTAN
Run time DVD: 1 hr 18 mins
Certificate Certificate 15
Genres Drama, World Cinema
Language DVD: French
Subtitles DVD: English
Released DVD: 25 Sep 2000
Production year: 1991
Format DVD

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  • 4 stars out of 5

    French director Patrice Leconte has never been a great respecter of political correctness, and this eccentric comedy sees him at his most dubious. If you can overcome his attitude to both women and Arabic culture then there are some utterly charming moments, as the wonderful Jean Rochefort delights in the delicate hands of hairdresser Anna Galiena. The scenes of a seaside childhood and the sudden tragic twist remain longest in the mind, along with Rochefort's marvellously impish performance. But Leconte's camera lingers on Galiena with a lecherous lens that is far removed from the sympathetic gaze of the title character in his previous film, Monsieur Hire.

    • Radio Times
    • Posted 29 Jan 2006

  • Aged 12, Antoine has two passions: dancing to Arabic music, and having his hair cut by an ample Alsacienne who... read more on Time Out

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    • Posted 08 Sep 2009

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  • 12 out of 14 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Brilliant

    This film is the best French Film I know. It appeals mainly to men by pulling on their adolescent dreams of visiting hairdressers playing out their fantasies with one :-)

    Some bizarre layers of artistic artifact permeat the screen as you are projected through the film. Some interesting lighting scenes in the Hairdressers salon provide an enjoyable view of a hairdresser nympho that has an interesting ending!!

    Must see.....

      • A customer from Dorset
      • Posted 16 Jul 2004 10:04

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  • 7 out of 7 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    Mesmerising Movie

    Totally entrancing movie about loneliness, love and loss. Obsession at its best! Fabulous and strange, as dancing becomes a form of expression in this bizarre and beautiful classic french cinema! Fantastic!

      • Beacon97 from Neath
      • Posted 02 Nov 2004 14:22

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