Violette and François (Violette et François) (translated)

Violette et François is a 1977 French film directed by Jacques Rouffio, blending romance, comedy and crime. Isabelle Adjani and Jacques Dutronc star as the title couple, from a screenplay by Jean-Loup Dabadie. The story follows Violette and François, a charming young pair of small-time thieves who get by on petty jobs and manage to slip away from the police thanks to their wit and audacity. After François is released from prison, the two set their sights on bigger scores, putting both their criminal ambitions and their relationship to the test. The cast also includes Maïté Nahyr, Michel Charrel and Philippe Brizard. Running about 98 minutes, the film mixes playful romance with the gentle social satire characteristic of Rouffio's work.