Smoking / No Smoking

In this cinematic experience, two distinct segments of a film are inspired by a set of connected plays that originally featured eight individual stories. The adaptation streamlines these narratives into three tales for each movie segment. Throughout the storyline of each section, the characters' lives are intricately portrayed through alternate scenarios based on the choices they have made or missed.The film features an exceptional cast with Sabine Azema playing all five female roles and Pierre Arditi taking on the four male personas. "Smoking" and "No Smoking" explore these contrasting realities, shedding light on how the characters' lives could have panned out if they had taken different paths. For instance, "No Smoking" delves deeply into the tumultuous relationship between the subdued Miles Coombes and his fiercely ambitious wife, Rowena. The film offers a fascinating exploration of alternate outcomes, challenging viewers to reflect on how seemingly minor decisions can significantly impact life's trajectory.