The Jouvenels, a couple of bourgeois good people, discover one day that their son Henri has a mistress and a five-year-old illegitimate child. But they both think they are the only one who knows and arrange to spend some time with their grandson without the other knowing it.
Should you watch The Secret of Polichinelle? If you are a fan of French black-and-white dramas where everyone is constantly whispering or looking shocked behind a lace curtain, then sure. It is perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon where you want to feel slightly sophisticated without having to actually think that hard. ...
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"Should you watch The Secret of Polichinelle? If you are a fan of French black-and-white dramas where everyone is constantly whispering or looking shocked behind a lace curtain, then sure. It is perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon where you want to feel slightly sophisticated without having to actually think that hard. If you are looking for anything modern or snappy, stay away. This is pure 1930s stage-play energy. The whole premise is just a giant game of telephone played by two very guilty p..."
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