Fleur bleue (1971)
Release Year: 1971
Nation: Canada
Alternative Title: The Apprentice
Director: Larry Kent
Writer: Edward Stewart, Larry Kent
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Donald Brittain, Murray Shostak
Companies: Potterton Productions
Genre: Comedy Drama, Drama, Romance
Budget: 150.000
Keywords
Keywords: caught having sex, color in title, commercial actress, confession, erotica, female nudity, interrupted sex, landlady, male frontal nudity, male nudity, model, nipples visible through clothing, political activism, reference to che guevara, reference to fidel castro, reference to omar sharif, revolver, shot during sex, softcore, unwanted pregnancy
Story
Jean-Pierre, an apprentice technician in Montreal, loses his job and struggles with financial issues. He meets Elizabeth, a free-spirited American model who apologizes for witnessing his firing. Jean-Pierre borrows money from his friend Dock to impress Elizabeth. They begin a relationship and Jean-Pierre steals money to take her to Acapulco. Meanwhile, Michelle, Jean-Pierre's fiancée, tries to bring him back. The film follows Jean-Pierre's descent into theft and infidelity, as he grapples with the consequences of his actions.
Summary
Fleur bleue is a Canadian drama-comedy directed by Larry Kent in 1971. Set in Montreal, the film explores themes of financial struggle, relationships, and moral ambiguity through its protagonist Jean-Pierre. After losing his job, Jean-Pierre navigates poverty while being drawn to Elizabeth's carefree lifestyle. The movie captures a snapshot of Canadian youth culture in the early 1970s, dealing with themes of class, ambition, and love triangles.
