I noticed one of the reviewers gave this one a 10. Well, I wish I'd enjoyed it this much, though "Désiré" is still a pretty decent piece of social satire--though I really didn't see it as a comedy.
The film begins with a man applying for the job of a butler. However, something odd happens--while Désiré (Sacha Guitry) has brought a great letter of recommendation, when his past employer is called she says she doesn't recommend him and is rather cagey about why. When told this by his prospective employer, he becomes angry and tells her that he thinks he was blackballed by his old employer because they both developed feelings for each other--and it made her uncomfortable. Will this pattern occur once again when he begins this job? As I said, this is more of a commentary about social class as, naturally, the two do start to develop feeling towards each other. While not particularly funny, it is insightful and interesting. Plus, you need to applaud Guitry's talent for acting, directing and having written this film.
The film begins with a man applying for the job of a butler. However, something odd happens--while Désiré (Sacha Guitry) has brought a great letter of recommendation, when his past employer is called she says she doesn't recommend him and is rather cagey about why. When told this by his prospective employer, he becomes angry and tells her that he thinks he was blackballed by his old employer because they both developed feelings for each other--and it made her uncomfortable. Will this pattern occur once again when he begins this job? As I said, this is more of a commentary about social class as, naturally, the two do start to develop feeling towards each other. While not particularly funny, it is insightful and interesting. Plus, you need to applaud Guitry's talent for acting, directing and having written this film.