A lively French farce, 'Apres Vous'

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Daniel Auteuil in a scene from "Apres Vous". 

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In French director Pierre Salvadori's very funny and surprisingly poignant "Apres-Vous," an amiable waiter, Antoine (Daniel Auteuil), takes on the unenviable task of befriending a suicidal sad sack (Sergio Garcia) and helping him mend his miserable life. What ensues is classic French farce -- both predictable and unpredictable -- quickened by excellent performances from the two leads and their respective leading ladies.

USEFUL TRIVIA

One viewer who is visiting Paris, has asked the name and address of the restaurant in the film. The query was passed by the distributor onto the director. The reply from Pierre Salvadori is that in fact the restaurant does not exist: it was a set!

However, Salvadori recommends the following Paris restaurants which most resemble the one in the film:

Chez Bofinger, 3 rue Bastille as his first choice

Le Wepler, Place De Clichy

Le Terminus Nord at the Gare du Nord railway station

Chez Julien, 16 rue Faubourg St Denis 75010