Thanks for the Gesture
Merci pour le geste
Synopsis
A story about a man and his dog, this film is a wrought urban drama about the gritty realities of life on the street. Middle-aged Michel wanders the streets of Paris aimlessly until he happens upon an abused dog. When the police threaten to take the animal away, he reluctantly turns to his former lover who works with the city. The results prove to be disastrous for the brittle Michel.
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- Director
- Claude Faraldo
- Original Title
- Merci pour le geste
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
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Claude Faraldo
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Claude Faraldo
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What is Thanks for the Gesture about?
A story about a man and his dog, this film is a wrought urban drama about the gritty realities of life on the street. Middle-aged Michel wanders the streets of Paris aimlessly until he happens upon an abused dog. When the police threaten to take the animal away, he reluctantly turns to his former lover who works with the city. The results prove to be disastrous for the brittle Michel.
Who directed Thanks for the Gesture?
Thanks for the Gesture was directed by Claude Faraldo.
Who stars in Thanks for the Gesture?
The principal cast of Thanks for the Gesture includes Donatienne Dupont.
When was Thanks for the Gesture released and how long is it?
Thanks for the Gesture was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.