: Jacques is a carefree bon vivant who refuses to rush. He consistently extends the trip to indulge Anne in France's spectacular sights, mouthwatering meals, and exquisite wines.
(also known internationally as Bonjour Anne ) is a 2016 romance/comedy film written and directed by Eleanor Coppola. It marks her feature film narrative directorial debut at the age of 81. 📖 The Story Bonjour Anne (Paris Can Wait)
: The screenplay is heavily inspired by a real-life 2009 road trip taken by Eleanor Coppola when she was forced to drive from Cannes to Paris with her husband's French business associate. PARIS CAN WAIT || A Sony Pictures Classics Release : Jacques is a carefree bon vivant who refuses to rush
The plot follows Anne, a woman at a crossroads in her life. She is married to Michael, a highly successful, driven, and chronically inattentive Hollywood movie producer. It marks her feature film narrative directorial debut
: Michael's French business partner, Jacques, offers to drive Anne directly to Paris. What is supposed to be a simple seven-hour car ride quickly transforms into a leisurely road trip.
: While in Cannes, Michael needs to travel to Budapest for business. Anne, suffering from a severe ear infection, cannot fly.
: Through the picturesque landscape of Provence and stops in cities like Lyon, Anne’s rigid, organized life is challenged. Jacques's flirtatious and attentive nature reawakens her sense of self, passion, and joie de vivre . 🎬 Cast and Details Diane Lane as Anne Alec Baldwin as Michael Arnaud Viard as Jacques