A Better Life
Le Meilleur de la Vie
“A Better Life”
Synopsis
Two quarreling lovers from opposite sides of the economic scale take central stage in this drama about Veronique and Adrien. Veronique is wealthy and from the provinces, Adrien is impoverished and his ancestors come from Brittany. In spite of their different backgrounds, the two fall in love, marry, and eventually have a baby girl. At just about that time, Veronique decides to go back to school, and Adrien becomes both mother and father to their baby. Unable to cope with Veronique's new-found intellectual friends and different lifestyle, Adrien clashes with her, and their arguments lead to a separation for awhile. The two then get back together again, but not for long. It is on a return trip from visiting his mother in Brittany that Adrien's life undergoes a dramatic change, and his story takes an equally unexpected turn.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Renaud Victor
- Original Title
- Le Meilleur de la Vie
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Passage, Garance Films, Odessa Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Renaud Victor
Richard Copans
Jean Gargonne
Department Leadership Roster
Michel Vandestien
Production Design
Renaud Victor
Director
Jean Gargonne
Editor
Richard Copans
Director of Photography
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What is A Better Life about?
Two quarreling lovers from opposite sides of the economic scale take central stage in this drama about Veronique and Adrien. Veronique is wealthy and from the provinces, Adrien is impoverished and his ancestors come from Brittany. In spite of their different backgrounds, the two fall in love, marry, and eventually have a baby girl. At just about that time, Veronique decides to go back to school, and Adrien becomes both mother and father to their baby. Unable to cope with Veronique's new-found intellectual friends and different lifestyle, Adrien clashes with her, and their arguments lead to a separation for awhile. The two then get back together again, but not for long. It is on a return trip from visiting his mother in Brittany that Adrien's life undergoes a dramatic change, and his story takes an equally unexpected turn.
Who directed A Better Life?
A Better Life was directed by Renaud Victor.
Who stars in A Better Life?
The principal cast of A Better Life includes Sandrine Bonnaire, Jacques Bonnaffé, Jean-Marc Bory, Marie-Christine Barrault, Julie Jézéquel.
When was A Better Life released and how long is it?
A Better Life was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.