Fleur bleue (1971)
Release Year: 1971
Nation: Canada
Alternative Title: The Apprentice
Director: Larry Kent
Writer: Edward Stewart, Larry Kent
Production & Genre
Story
Jean-Pierre, an apprentice technician in Montreal, loses his job and struggles with financial issues. He meets Elizabeth, a free-spirited American model who apologizes for witnessing his firing. Jean-Pierre borrows money from his friend Dock to impress Elizabeth. They begin a relationship and Jean-Pierre steals money to take her to Acapulco. Meanwhile, Michelle, Jean-Pierre's fiancée, tries to bring him back. The film follows Jean-Pierre's descent into theft and infidelity, as he grapples with the consequences of his actions.
Summary
Fleur bleue is a Canadian drama-comedy directed by Larry Kent in 1971. Set in Montreal, the film explores themes of financial struggle, relationships, and moral ambiguity through its protagonist Jean-Pierre. After losing his job, Jean-Pierre navigates poverty while being drawn to Elizabeth's carefree lifestyle. The movie captures a snapshot of Canadian youth culture in the early 1970s, dealing with themes of class, ambition, and love triangles.
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