PRICELESS. Dir Pierre Salvadori. 2007

Refreshing and funny, Audrey Tautou plays Irène, a scheming gold digger, who mistakes a poor waiter for a wealthy businessman. Passive, slightly depressed Jean (Gad Elmaleh) plays along, false prince to her false darling.

When he is exposed as a fraud, Irène reveals her true colours. No darling but a shrewd materialistic manipulator, she bleeds Jean dry, dumps him and sets off in search of a new sugar daddy.

Unable to shake off jobless, homeless and lovelorn Jean, the pair become allies and Irène coaches Jean in his new role as gigolo to a rich woman. Each has something to teach the other. In this world of grand hotels, chic boutiques and luxury, their collusion brings them closer.

Set in the sunny, glamorous South of France, this charming romantic comedy takes a wry look at the vain and superficial, and Irène and Jean’s attempts to survive amongst the rich and idle.

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