Sentimental Destinies


Sentimental Destinies is a 2000 French drama film directed by Olivier Assayas. It was entered into the 2000 Cannes Film Festival.

Plot

Based on the novel of the same name by Jacques Chardonne, the film is set in the early 20th century. The story covers 30 years in the life of Jean, a Protestant minister who leaves his wife for Pauline, the niece of one of his parishioners. Abandoning his career in the church, he sets up home with her in Switzerland. Following the death of an uncle he moves to Limoges, where he takes over the running of the family porcelain factory.

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