Delicacy (12A)

Delicacy is the latest romantic comedy from Audrey Tautou, which is gracing the screen at Gloucester Guildhall this weekend.  It is also a directorial debut from the French brothers David and Stéphane Foenkinos.  Delicacy is adapted from David’s novel of the same name: a best-seller in France.

When Natalie’s husband dies in an accident, her perfect world comes crashing down around her. Convinced she will never love again she shuts herself off from the world until salvation presents itself in the form of unlikely co-worker Markus. As their relationship goes from awkward to genuinely loving, Nathalie and Markus find themselves fighting to overcome not only other people’s judgements but their own self-doubts in pursuit of a happy ending.

The star of the film is Audrey Tautou, who has been seen in films such as Beautiful Lies, Coco Before Channel, Priceless and of course Amelie back in 2001.  She is a well-liked actress. 

The film was first screened at Sarlat film festival in Autumn 2011 - this is one of the finest film festivals/competitions in France.  Large crowds are drawn in every year with its diverse range of visual offerings.

*Audrey Tautou ... makes a cute romcom that is rather charming and sometimes genuinely sad* The Guardian

*Poignant and charming, this romance will strike a chord with anyone who has loved and lost, and its optimistic message lingers fondly in the memory.* Radio Times

Watch the trailer below:

Delicacy is screening on: Friday 22nd at 7.45pm, Saturday 23rd at 10.45am, Monday 25th at 2pm and at 7.45pm|