The film begins with a flashback from the titular character, Antoine. We are introduced to his fixation with female hairdressers which began at a young age. The film uses flashbacks throughout and there are frequent parallels drawn with the past. We are unsure what Antoine has done with his life, however, we know he has fulfilled his childhood ambition, to marry a hairdresser.

Credits

Patrice LeconteDirector

Jean RochefortAntoine

Anna GalienaMathilde

Roland BertinAntoine's Father

Maurice ChevitAmbroise Dupré dit Isidore Agopian