

Fictional character played by 24 different actresses, Françoise Durocher is altogether small time waitress, hostess and barmaid. Together, according to the author, they represent the archetypical Québec waitress that everyday waits on us with a smile, despite whatever problems she faces in her personal life. First cinematographic experience of the Brassard-Tremblay tandem, this film full of ironic joy details all the nuances of the waitress living conditions.
Françoise Durocher
The film was directed by André Brassard.
The screenplay was written by Michel Tremblay and André Brassard.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0267507.

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Françoise Durocher, waitress
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Canada