The Fall of the Male Empire

The Fall of the Male Empire

2013 · 92 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy

After a visit to the Natural History Museum in Paris, Simon Esich is convinced that a prehistoric man has escaped from the Evolution Gallery and is meddling in his life as a modern male. He realizes that this life coach of a new type could help him regain his lost virility and win back his wife Camille, who is becoming increasingly distant since a recent promotion and the appearance of Antoine, a handsome hunk with a devastating smile.

Directed by Angelo Cianci · Written by Martin Sauvageot

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