Les bottes (2004)

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Updated: Fri, 10 Oct, 2025 1:59 AM
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Movie Overview

Title	Les Bottes
Release Date	2004
Runtime	1h 30m
Language	French
Genre	Romance, Drama

Movie Cast

Actor \| Actress	Character
Pascal Greggory	Philippe Peyrac
Daphné Baiwir	Caroline
Olivier Saladin	Le kiné
Constance Dollé	Marie-France

Storyline

A young girl in the countryside during May 1968 who becomes infatuated with her mother's handsome riding instructor, leading to a torrid affair between the instructor and the girl's mother. The film explores the impact of the May 1968 political events on a family and the simmering romantic tensions within the household, as seen through the eyes of the impressionable young Caroline.

Movie Summary & Timeline

Scene	Timestamp	Details
Caroline's fascination	37:30	Caroline observes complex relationships within her family, including her mother's involvement with the riding instructor, highlighting tensions and hidden dynamics in the household.
Family conflict outdoors	40:46	The family deals with interpersonal conflicts and emotional tensions in private settings, illustrating the challenges of navigating desires and relationships.
Events at the barn	44:10	Key interactions among characters occur in the barn, revealing hidden alliances and personal choices that impact family dynamics.
New relationships	1:15:18	Marie-France, a new intern, develops a relationship with Philippe. The storyline shows the consequences of previous actions and sets the stage for future developments, including marriage plans.

IMDB Rating - 6.7/10

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Facts & Trivia

Original Title: Les bottes (translated as The Boots) is a French TV movie released in 2004.
Historical Backdrop: The film is set during the May 1968 social and political unrest in France, using the period as a subtle backdrop rather than the central focus.
Unique Perspective: The story is told from the point of view of a young girl observing the complicated emotional lives of adults around her.
Narration Style: The film is narrated by Caroline as an adult, offering reflective commentary on the events she witnessed as a child.
Coming-of-Age Theme: Through Caroline’s experiences, the movie explores themes of innocence, curiosity, and early emotional awakening.
Notable Casting: Daphné Baiwir played the role of young Caroline, marking an important early performance in her acting career.
Production Details: Les bottes was produced by LM les Films for France 3 and premiered in France on May 29, 2004.