# The Hairdresser's Husband (1990)

> A French hairdresser's husband tries to turn a childhood fantasy of absolute love into an adult sanctuary with devastating consequences.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6705

## Facts

- Runtime: 82 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Director: Patrice Leconte
- Cast: Jean Rochefort, Anna Galiena, Roland Bertin, Maurice Chevit, Philippe Clévenot, Jacques Mathou, Claude Aufaure, Albert Delpy
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100112/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: sensual, wistful, melancholic, quiet evening, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and longing, where childhood memories shape adult desires.

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