Nathalie and Jean-Pierre have been together for five years, to celebrate their anniversary, Jean-Pierre prepare a surprise present for his girlfriend: a cute four month english bullgod. Nathalie loves her present and calls the puppy "Tresor"; her relationship with the dog is close and strong since the begining but causes problems in the couple.
Acting
Alain Chabat's escalating desperation is physical comedy gold.
Practical Effects
The actual bulldog deserves co-writing credit for scene-stealing.
Director
François Dupeyron
Alain Chabat
Jean-Pierre
Mathilde Seigner
Nathalie
Fanny Ardant
Françoise Lagier
Isabelle Nanty
Brigitte
Hélène Vincent
Nadine
Stéphane Freiss
Fabrice
Laurent Spielvogel
Le vendeur de l'animalerie
Bruno Putzulu
Bruno
Jean-Michel Martial
Le vétérinaire
Marine Delterme
Florianne
Cécile Bois
Véronique
Virginie Bordes
Vendeuse a là nice
Véronique Boulanger
Stéphanie
Jean-Yves Chilot
Maitre de coco
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Claude Berri's final film before his death; he co-directed with François Dupeyron due to declining health.
The title's double meaning—'treasure' and the dog's name—plays on French pet-naming conventions that English dubs completely flatten.
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