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The last frantic days before the Germans seized France in 1940 provide an unlikely backdrop for this dark comedy. Viviane (Isabelle Adjani) is a glamorous and well-known film actress who attracts the attentions of many men -- often many she has no interest in knowing. One night, at a reception following the premiere of her latest picture, Viviane finds herself pursued by Beaufort (Gérard Depardieu), a government official whose girth exceeds his charm. To throw him off her trail, Viviane allows a cranky older man, André Arpel (Nicolas Vaude), to escort her home. During the evening, Viviane and André quarrel, and after slapping him, she discovers that he has simply dropped dead. An understandably terrified Viviane calls a former boyfriend, Frédéric Roger (Grégori Derangère), and asks him to help her get rid of the body. In hopes of reviving their romance, he agrees, but after an auto accident, Frédéric is caught with the body, and is taken to jail to await his trial. When word gets out that German troops are due to arrive in Paris at any minute, Frédéric and his fellow prisoners are instructed they're to be moved out of town; Frédéric is handcuffed to petty thief Raoul (Yvan Attal), and en route the two are able to make their escape. When Frédéric learns that Viviane has fled to Bordeaux, along with much of the French upper crust, he makes his way there, where he finds he has a new rival for her affections -- Beaufort, who no longer seems such a poor prospect. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Isabelle Adjani - Viviane
Gérard Depardieu - Beaufort
Virginie Ledoyen - Camille
Yvan Attal - Raoul
Grégori Derangère - Frédéric Roger
Peter Coyote - Winckler

2003	Best Male Newcomer (winner)	French Academy of Cinema	Grégori Derangère
2003	Best Cinematography (winner)	French Academy of Cinema	Thierry Arbogast
2003	Best Production Design (winner)	French Academy of Cinema	Catherine Leterrier
2003	Best Production Design (winner)	French Academy of Cinema	Jacques Rouxel

Jean-Paul Rappeneau's romantic comedy Bon Voyage arrives on DVD with a widescreen anamorphic transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1. The French soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1. English, Spanish, and Portuguese subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include a commentary track recorded by the director and previews of other titles. This is a first-rate release from Columbia TriStar. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide

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