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This doll is not a toy and is intended for collection and/or display purposes only. For the adult collector over 14 years of age. Love at the Top (French: Le Mouton enragé, lit. 'The Rabid Sheep') is a 1974 satirical comedy-drama film directed by Michel Deville from a screenplay by Christopher Frank, based on the 1956 novel Le Mouton enragé by Roger Blondel. Plot[edit]Nicolas Mallet is a modest bank employee resigned to social mediocrity for the security that his job gives him. Introverted and dull, with the assistance and under the guidance of a former high school friend, novelist Claude Fabre, he will become a confident seducer, an opportunist upstart with no defined ambition. In the aftermath of the oil crisis, the Bel Ami of the 1970s experienced a remarkable social rise, relying exclusively on women whom he seduced almost unwittingly, while being remotely guided by Fabre. Going to seek power from those who rule him, knowing how to make himself indispensable, he will succeed in his ascent and favor that of his first conquest. It is only at the end of the film that we discover the real reasons behind Fabre's manipulative attitude. Cellist Gaspard is living in a big house in the country with his son and three nieces. He likes being quiet. One day, his modest car bumps into a Rolls-Royce, driven by Felicia, a young, beautiful, wealthy and temperamental woman. And she knows it. She is very angry at him because he seems not to be under her charm. She decides to seduce him, but Gaspard did not feel like letting his life being invaded by such a woman. Shot in 1969, this movie captures the essence of the transition from the 60's to the 70's. I can't see much class difference between the two main protagonists Felicia (Brigitte Bardot) and Gaspard (sublissime Jean-Pierre Cassel -who once dated Françoise Dorléac-) despite they respectively own a Rolls Royce and a 2CV. However they do waltz in very very different worlds. Gaspard is the king of Geeks (think pumpkin lambswool jumper and big square spectacles) living in the furthest corner of Paris suburbs while mischievous Felicia struts about in sexy outfits and lavish-minimalist flat somewhere probably near Paris tube station Boulainvilliers. The plot is not one of the brightest but there's a certain delight to watch Bardot at the peek of her beauty (Timeline: She was 35), 60's cars/Paris (pay attention to the Dior boutique) and an hilarious game of cats and mice chase. Funny how the phone and shades shapes are mirroring. I'm totally drooling over that look Two shots of the pink leather (or 'skaï'?) hat with matching coat ( and thigh boots) Parties, shopping and beauty parlours, the 3 pillars of Felicia's life The spectacles version of the square shades (in faded pink) Black cape and gold chain fastening, black floppy hat, very Gunther Sachs period Geeky Gaspard and Diored up Felicia (evening dress by Dior, created by Marc Bohan) French style morning coffee bowl and sauerkraut hairdo Who said 'no tartan mini-skirts after 35' again? The Gavroche hat Granny pants looking good. The credit likely goes to her amazing body! The Dior dress accessorized with randomly picked-up real-life daisies Director: Michel Deville Costume designer: Gitt Magrini Furniture: Knoll International (oh that 60's feeling!) The Knoll 'Tulip' The Bear and the Doll is available on DVD copyright Paramount Home Entertainment |
