Gemma Bovery

Martin, an ex-Parisian well-heeled hipster passionate about Gustave Flaubert, settles into a Norman village as a baker and observes the arrival of English couple Gemma and Charles Bovery. The new arrivals' names and behavior echo those of Flaubert's heroes, prompting Martin to intervene in their lives, particularly with his observations on Gemma's romantic and sexual liaisons that mirror her literary namesake's tragic fate. Characterized by its nuanced exploration of literature, small-town life, and the complexities of parent-child relationships, "Gemma Bovery" is a French comedy-drama film directed by Anne Fontaine.