Times Have Been Better

2006 · 93 MIN · IMDB 7.1 · 578 VOTES · DIR. Régis Musset

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Overview

After moving in with his beau, 30ish banker Jérémy decides to let the cat out of the bag, telling his unsuspecting parents, Guy and Rosine, that he's gay. Though they've always envisioned themselves as enlightened, the news staggers Guy and Rosine -- who are determined to get to the root of Jérémy's homosexuality.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,252 lines

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00:00:09 although I'm quite happy about myself
00:05:03 The capon is smoking a lot.
00:08:57 Tag, you're it!
00:13:51 Did you suspect it?
00:18:50 As you like contemporary art
00:22:45 I assumed that question had been settled.
00:26:34 You guys don't really do it anymore, do you?
00:29:38 Can't you be nice for at least five minutes?
00:32:39 Of course, Mom. I'm always safe.
00:36:07 Jérémy is obviously the man.
00:39:19 Keeping me out of your jokes now?
00:42:56 Hello, I'm Nicole. You must be Yvan.
00:46:35 Paris!
00:50:28 Jérémy often compares us.
00:54:18 You know everyone here hates you?
00:57:34 Yvan, I'm sick of the horrible things you say.
01:01:29 Marc?
01:05:09 This may be our Iast chance to be good parents.
01:09:24 You can stay here.
01:15:10 Or rather, the woman you forgot you were a long time ago.
01:18:25 but your news changed everything.
01:21:47 Is she at Nicole's?
01:26:05 If you need to talk, that's between you.
01:30:29 It takes strength not to be afraid of disorder.

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,252
Dialogue density13.5 lines / min
First line00:00:09
Final line01:30:29

Production Record

DirectorRégis Musset
LanguageFrench
IMDb votes578