Françoise Durocher, waitress

Françoise Durocher, waitress

1972 · 29 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama

Fictional character played by 24 different actresses, Françoise Durocher is altogether small time waitress, hostess and barmaid. Together, according to the author, they represent the archetypical Québec waitress that everyday waits on us with a smile, despite whatever problems she faces in her personal life. First cinematographic experience of the Brassard-Tremblay tandem, this film full of ironic joy details all the nuances of the waitress living conditions.

Directed by André Brassard · Written by André Brassard

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