Décalage horaire (2002)
Release Year: 2002
Nation: France
Alternative Title: Jet Lag
Director: Danièle Thompson
Writer: Christopher Thompson, Danièle Thompson
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Christine Gozlan, Alain Sarde
Companies: StudioCanal, Les Films Alain Sarde, TF1 Films Production, Pathé
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Romance Film
Budget: FRF 85,000,000 (estimated).
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: romcom, woman director
Story
In 'Décalage horaire', a beautician named Juliette (Catherine Deneuve) and a cook named Vincent (Jean-Pierre Bacri) meet by chance at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris while both are en route to their respective jobs abroad. Due to labor strikes and bad weather, they become stranded overnight and are forced to share a room at the airport's Hilton hotel. Despite their initial indifference towards each other and even some hostility, Juliette and Vincent find themselves spending an unexpected night together. The next day, they part ways, but with a newfound connection.
Summary
'Décalage horaire' is a 2002 French comedy-drama directed by Danièle Thompson. The film revolves around the unlikely encounter between two strangers, Juliette and Vincent, at an airport in Paris. Their chance meeting leads to an overnight stay together due to circumstances beyond their control, causing them to confront their mutual indifference and even hostility. Despite its comedic elements, the film explores themes of unexpected connections and emotional vulnerability.
