Life Intersect — Couple's life intersects with depressed man Characters: Dom, Fiona, The Bad GuyLocation: Public Space
Second Suicide Attempt — Depressed man's second attempt at suicide Characters: The Bad GuyLocation: Park
Dance Competition — Couple participates in a dance competition Characters: Dom, Fiona, GérardLocation: Competition Venue
Dance and Despair
The couple's dance career progresses while the depressed man continues his attempts at suicide
Key Events
Dance Competition — Couple participates in a dance competition Characters: Dom, Fiona, GérardLocation: Competition Venue
Third Suicide Attempt — Depressed man's third attempt at suicide Characters: The Bad Guy, L'infirmièreLocation: Hospital
Dance Rehearsal — Couple rehearses for a major performance Characters: Dom, FionaLocation: Dance Studio
Life Crisis — Couple faces a crisis related to their dance career Characters: Dom, Fiona, The Bad GuyLocation: City Street
Fourth Suicide Attempt — Depressed man's fourth attempt at suicide Characters: The Bad GuyLocation: Apartment
Harmonious Resolution
Characters find resolution as the depressed man begins to heal and all come together in celebration
Key Events
Fourth Suicide Attempt — Depressed man's fourth attempt at suicide Characters: The Bad GuyLocation: Apartment
Final Dance Performance — Couple's final major dance performance Characters: Dom, Fiona, Gérard, Le piéton, La boulangèreLocation: Theater
Life Transformation — Depressed man begins to find hope Characters: The Bad Guy, L'infirmièreLocation: Hospital
Dance Celebration — All characters come together in a celebration of life Characters: Dom, Fiona, The Bad Guy, Gérard, Le piéton, La boulangère, L'infirmièreLocation: Public Space
Cannes Recognition — Film's recognition at Cannes Location: Cannes Film Festival
Story Breakdown
Dancing Life — The couple's passion for rumba dancing
Daily Routines — How dance dominates their everyday life
Performances — Their dance shows and competitions
Relationship Dynamics — How dance affects their marriage
Contrasting Character — The depressed man who attempts suicide
Suicide Attempts — His multiple attempts at ending his life
Interactions with Couple — How his life intersects with the dancers
Character Development — His journey from despair to hope
Visual Style — The film's unique physical comedy approach
Dance Sequences — Expressive movement as narrative device
Comedic Elements — Physical humor and visual gags
Emotional Contrasts — Juxtaposition of joy and despair
Critical Reception — Film's recognition at Cannes and critical response
Cannes Selection — Entry in International Critics' Week
Critical Acclaim — Praise for blend of comedy and depth
Teachers in a rural school, happy couple Fiona and Dom have a common passion: Latin Dancing. One night, after a glorious dance competition, they have a car accident and see their lives turn upside down.
