Bécassine (2018 film)

Bécassine! is a 2018 French comedy film directed by Bruno Podalydès. It is based on the popular French comic strip character Bécassine, created by Jacqueline Rivière and Joseph Pinchon in 1905. The film aims to bring the iconic Breton maid to life in a live-action adaptation.

The story follows Bécassine, a naive but kind-hearted young woman from Brittany, as she travels to Paris to become a nanny for a wealthy and eccentric Madame Lhuillier. Bécassine's good intentions and innocent nature often lead to comical mishaps and misunderstandings. While her clumsiness causes chaos, her unwavering optimism and genuine goodness ultimately win over those around her.

The film stars Emeline Bayart as Bécassine and Karin Viard as Madame Lhuillier. It aims to capture the charm and humor of the original comic books while updating the character for a modern audience. Reception to the film was mixed, with some praising its faithfulness to the source material and the performances of the lead actresses, while others criticized its lightheartedness and lack of depth.