Avenue Montaigne (film)

Avenue Montaigne, also known as Fauteuils dorchestre is a French film released in 2006 directed by Danile Thompson, which she coscripted with her son, Christopher Thompson.

Valrie Lemercier was awarded a Csar Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance. The movie was nominated for another four Csars and also received a shortlist nomination for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Film. The film is dedicated to Suzanne Flon Madame Roux in the cast, who died after the film was completed.Jessica has moved from her small Burgundian town of Mcon to Paris to start a new life, inspired by her grandmother, Madame Roux, who always loved luxury. In Paris, she initially has trouble finding work, and spends one evening without shelter. She eventually gets a job waitressing in a small caf, the Bar des Thtres, even though the caf, following tradition, has never before hired female waiters. The owner hires Jessica only because he is expecting large crowds soon and needs staff. The caf is in an area of Paris close by several artistic venues, including the Thtre des Champslyses and a concert hall, on Avenue Montaigne. One of the backstage staff at the theatre, Claudie Dani, helps to welcome Jessica to Paris. While working at the caf, Jessica meets a number of people who are all dealing with various life crises or changes ........

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