Jean Rochefort plays Edouard Choiseul, a harried middle aged pianist in the 1979 French comedy Practice Makes Perfect. Edoaurd is overwhelmed by his personal and professional responsibilities, the former of which include his responsibilities to his wife, mistress, ex-wife and daughters. He’s also in demand as a performer, being quite a virtuoso ivory tickler. Comic mishaps abound as he flits about town lying and trying to maintain appearances. Philippe de Broca (That Man from Rio, On Guard) directs this light Gallic laffer with a deft touch, making light of realistic situations without pushing the bounds of believability too far. It is recommended viewing not just for Francophiles but for any fan of well-written comedy.
