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Valerie Lemercier,the director, co-writer, and star ofAline, is not immune.
But its notnota comedy, either, with plenty of scenes that are meant to be read as absurd.
They have trouble conceiving but then finally have a son.
She does talk shows, tours the world, and acquires a gay best friend.
Guy-Claude goes on a diet.
Aline weeps over having to leave her child to go to work.
She does a residency in Vegas, tours the world, and has twins.
I dont know that I would callAlinean especially good movie, but its indisputably a sui generis creation.
And its possible that no one has ever playacted on a grander scale than Lemercier does here.
