, 1h30 Directed byÉdouard Molinaro OriginFrance GenresComedy, Romantic comedy, Historical ThemesCooking films ActorsJacques Brel, Claude Jade, Jacques Dynam, Bernard Blier, Rosy Varte, Daniela Surina Roles Voix de Daniela Surina Rating66% The story is set in 1750 during the time of Louis XV. Benjamin (Jacques Brel) is a country doctor in love with the beautiful innkeeper's daughter, Manette, but she refuses his advances until he produces a marriage contract. After suffering a humiliating practical joke and condemned to prison, Benjamin escapes with Manette, who realizes she prefers happiness to a marriage contract after all.