Le tigre et le président

This film would have deserved a much better release in theaters. Excellent production by Jean-Marc Peyrefitte; died prematurely, we could have expected a slew of great films from him. His destiny seems tragically linked to that of the main character of this film who could have become one of the great presidents of the Republic if he had been able to complete his seven-year term. Jacques Gamblin, always excellent and choosing his roles wonderfully, impeccably embodies the character, certainly unknown, but so rich, that is Paul Deschanel, although, at times, the film seems rather to illustrate the decline of George Clemenceau. The soundtrack, throughout the 97 minutes, is terrific. This film, although it tackles a relatively serious subject, is nonetheless devoid of brilliant strokes of judiciously measured humor. All that's missing is a little something elusive (perhaps a question of rhythm) for this work to be masterful.