Maurice Pialat's film critiques the illusion of prosperity, suggesting it has replaced genuine social and sexual revolution in modern France. The protagonist, Nelly, leaves behind her comfortable life and a stable relationship to be with Loulou, a carefree and passionate unemployed man, who channels his energy into their intense physical connection.
Loulou
A chance encounter between a restless homemaker and a charismatic small-time thief sets off a chain reaction of passion, excitement, and ultimate reckoning, as she abandons her comfortable but unfulfilling marriage for a life of uncertainty and thrill-seeking with her new partner.
