"The Housekeeper"
2002
Directed by Claude Berri

A bittersweet, romantic comedy from the director of Jean de Florette. Jacques (Jena-Pierre Bacri) is living on his own for the first time in years after his wife leaves him, so he decides to hire a young housekeeper, Laura (Emilie Dequenne), to help put his life back in order. He soon discovers that Laura has never done a day of housework in her life, but her presence adds a much-needed spark to his life. "An amused comic reflection with smooth, effortless performances" (Stephen Holden, The New York Times). French with English subtitles.  86 minutes.