Users searching for this title on the platform may also encounter other 1985 French productions like Tranches de vie ( Slices of Life ), which is a comedic anthology film often grouped in similar digital archives. Critical Reception
The film stars , one of the great understated actors of French cinema (known for Jules and Jim and The Unfaithful Wife ), alongside the incredible Mara Goyet (as the child, Elise) and Juliet Berto . The plot revolves around a divorced father, Emmanuel (Frey), who kidnaps his young daughter, Elise, to prevent his ex-wife from moving to Israel with the child. The film follows their tense, tender, and volatile road trip across France.
Driven by a desperate need to mend their relationship, Emmanuel "traps" Elise into a weekend trip to Spain. Throughout their journey, the two use a video camera as a bridge for communication, allowing them to express feelings that they are too emotionally blocked to say face-to-face.