Normandy Nude

In the Normandy village of Mêle-sur-Sarthe, an agricultural crisis threatens local farmers with bankruptcy. Mayor Georges Balbuzard seeks a way to draw national attention to the community's plight after traditional protests fail to reach officials. When Blake Newman, a famous American photographer known for large-scale nude projects, happens to visit the area, Balbuzard sees a chance for publicity. The mayor must then convince the reluctant residents to pose naked for the artist to save their town.

This French comedy and drama was directed by Philippe Le Guay, who also directed The Women on the 6th Floor in 2011 and Florida in 2015. The screenplay was written by Le Guay and Olivier Dazat. The film stars François Cluzet as the mayor and Toby Jones as the photographer, with a supporting cast including François-Xavier Demaison, Arthur Dupont, Grégory Gadebois, and Vincent Regan.

The movie earned 5 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is mixed, with a rating of 5.9/10 on IMDb based on 1,300 votes and a score of 5.6/10 on TMDB from 141 votes.