Reception was mixed, with reviewers praising the lead performances but debating the film's tone.
(French title: En attendant Bojangles ) is a 2022 French-Belgian romantic drama directed by Régis Roinsard , based on the bestselling 2016 debut novel by Olivier Bourdeaut. The film stars Virginie Efira and Romain Duris as a couple whose life is a relentless whirlwind of parties and fantasy, eventually strained by the onset of mental illness. Film Overview
Critics noted the film's shift from a "frothy romance" to a serious drama as Camille’s condition (often identified as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia in reviews) leads to tragedy. Waiting for Bojangles(2022)
Some critics felt the film's transition from comedy to tragedy was jarring. Others criticized it for romanticizing mental illness as a "quirky" personality trait.
Set in 1960s Paris, the story follows Georges and Camille, a pair of irrepressible lovers who choose to live a life of constant fun and imagination. Their home is a "madcap salon" filled with cocktails, nightly parties, and an exotic pet bird—a damselfly crane named Mademoiselle Superfluous. Reception was mixed, with reviewers praising the lead
Virginie Efira's performance was widely lauded as "electrifying" and "superb". The film’s visual style and 1960s Parisian aesthetic were also highly praised.
Released in France on January 5, 2022, and in the United States on September 2, 2022. Director: Régis Roinsard. Principal Cast: Romain Duris as Georges Fouquet. Virginie Efira as Camille Fouquet. Solàn Machado-Graner as their son, Gary. Grégory Gadebois as Charles, a family friend. Runtime: 124 minutes. Plot Summary Film Overview Critics noted the film's shift from
The film explores the joys of ignoring responsibility and the thin line between a "free spirit" and mental illness.
