Monday Morning (film)

Monday Morning (original title: Lundi Matin) is a 2002 French-Italian romantic comedy-drama film directed by Otar Iosseliani.

The film stars Jacques Bidou as Vincent, a factory worker in a small French town who feels trapped by his routine life. He is married with children and works in a job he finds unfulfilling. One day, while on a business trip to Venice, Italy, he experiences a brief encounter with a beautiful actress (played by Narda Blanchet) that awakens a longing for a different life.

Upon returning home, Vincent grapples with his desire for change and the responsibilities he has. He ultimately decides to leave his old life behind and spontaneously returns to Venice to pursue an uncertain future, leaving his family and job without a clear plan.

The film explores themes of boredom, the allure of escape, the search for personal fulfillment, and the complexities of family life. It is characterized by Iosseliani's signature style, which often features a lighthearted and observational approach to storytelling with minimal dialogue and a focus on visual humor and character-driven narratives. The film received generally positive reviews for its charm and insightful portrayal of the human condition.