Chic, sensitive drama centering on the disordered life of French philosophy lecturer, Paul (Mathieu Amalric). Miles behind with his dissertation, life is further complicated by endless arguments with his girlfriend and a secret, raging passion for his best friend's lover. Sounds familiar? Quite, but Desplechin's skilful direction transforms this from being just another study of bourgeoise twentysomething angst into a spot-on slice of life.