An adolescent who fancies himself a sexy and conscientious young man abuses all his friends and family in a quest for his own independence.
Acting
Bernard Gabay commits fully to being insufferable.
Writing
Lauzier's script hates its protagonist in the best way.
Direction
Balances horny teen farce with genuine social satire.
Director
Gérard Lauzier
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
1984 France saw real generational friction between post-68 idealism and Thatcher/Reagan-era individualism—Michel embodies the worst of both.
Daniel Auteuil appears early here before becoming one of France's most respected actors; his Jeannot is basically a warm-up for later everyman roles.
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