Vol-au-vent (film)

Vol-au-vent is a 1996 French comedy film directed by Florence Quentin. The film stars Carmen Maura, Laure Killing, and Jacques Perrin. The plot revolves around Marthe (Carmen Maura), a widowed woman who inherits a substantial fortune and decides to reinvent her life, much to the chagrin of her controlling and snobbish daughter, Valérie (Laure Killing). Marthe's newfound freedom leads her to various comical and sometimes chaotic situations as she explores new relationships and challenges societal expectations of women her age. The film explores themes of family dynamics, personal liberation, and the absurdity of social conventions, all presented with a lighthearted and humorous tone.