This movie is based on the book, the President, written by Georges Simenon. But, the end is so different from the book. Emile Beaufort, the President, that means, former Prime Minister, lives his retirement in his house... Built with flashbacks, we see him 20 years before, trying to govern France, between political pressures from his majority, specially when he need to devalue the Franc or start building Europe. He has to fire his assistant who became a political leader. But, The president has information that could end his career. That's the dominant point of the movie, and the difference with the book stands with Beaufort decision and capacity to act.
Michel Audiard, the best French writer, wrote several wonderful sentences that could be used in Parliament.
Michel Audiard, the best French writer, wrote several wonderful sentences that could be used in Parliament.