Populaire (2012)

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Rose Pamphyle lives with her widowed father and is destined to marry a son of the local mechanic. When she travels out of town and applies for a secretarial job with an insurance agency run by Louis Échard, he learns that Rose can type with extraordinary speed - using only two fingers. He tells her to compete in a speed-typing competition if she wants the job.

Film Introduction
"Populaire" is a French romantic comedy-drama film from 2012, directed by Régis Roinsard. The film pays tribute to the 1950s and popular culture of the period and incorporates aspects of competition, comedy, and love. The title "Populaire" describes the brand name of the typewriter used in the film.

Main Characters
The movie features Romain Duris as Louis Échard, a charming, ambitious, and charming insurer owner. Déborah François plays Rose Pamphyle, a young, independent, and strong-willed woman aiming far beyond her small-town life as a storekeeper's child. Berenice Bejo stars as Marie, a youth pal and longstanding love interest of Louis's and a widow with a young child, Valentine.

Plot Summary
Rose, wanting self-reliance and a more amazing life, obtains a secretary position at an insurance coverage firm run by Louis. Regardless of her awkward behavior, Rose surprises Louis with her extraordinary typing speed and gets employed. Acknowledging her remarkable typing ability, Louis makes a bold proposition. He chooses to train Rose to take part in a speed typing contest, with the condition that if she wins, he'll let her go to do whatever she desires.

The movie follows their extensive training schedule, with numerous humorous and eccentric training approaches. As they train, a relationship blossoms between the two characters. Rose, unbeknownst to Louis, establishes sensations for him. Louis, nevertheless, becomes significantly conflicted in between his sensations for Rose and Marie.

Competitors and Romance
Louis takes Rose to contend in a local typing competition, and her success certifies her for the national competitors held in Paris. He also introduces Rose to Marie, drawing a stark contrast in between the refined and polished Marie and the unskilled and naive Rose.

The nationwide competition draws spotlight, where Rose not only wins however breaks the nationwide speed typing record too. She becomes an over night experience, and everybody determines her with the "Populaire" brand typewriter she uses. This victory assures her a place worldwide typing competition in New York.

Determined for her to win the world title, Louis makes them both train harder than ever, triggering tension in their relationship. While training, they expose their sensations for each other and become romantically involved.

Conclusion
Worldwide championship, Rose, initially tracking behind however influenced by Louis's statement of love, makes a phenomenal return and clinches the title. The movie ends on a pleased note, with Louis and Rose remaining in love and Louis accepting his feelings for her. Being triumphant, Rose chooses to stay with Louis, and they continued collaborating.

Movie Reception
"Populaire" delivers an unique mix of vintage aesthetics, funny, romance, and sports-competition spirit. The movie provides an interesting glimpse into the 1950s workplace situation and the once-famous typewriting culture. It has actually gotten substantial recognition for its stunning cinematography, period outfits, charismatic efficiency, and engaging storytelling.

Top Cast

  • Romain Duris (small)
    Romain Duris
    Louis Échard
  • Déborah François (small)
    Déborah François
    Rose Pamphyle
  • Bérénice Bejo (small)
    Bérénice Bejo
    Marie Taylor
  • Shaun Benson (small)
    Shaun Benson
    Bob Taylor
  • Mélanie Bernier (small)
    Mélanie Bernier
    Annie Leprince Ringuet
  • Nicolas Bedos (small)
    Nicolas Bedos
    Gilbert Japy
  • Miou-Miou (small)
    Miou-Miou
    Madeleine Échard
  • Eddy Mitchell (small)
    Eddy Mitchell
    Georges Échard
  • Frédéric Pierrot (small)
    Frédéric Pierrot
    Jean Pamphyle
  • Marius Colucci (small)
    Marius Colucci
    Lucien Échard
  • Emeline Bayart (small)
    Emeline Bayart
    Jacqueline Échard