Jude (1996)

1996

Jude aspires to be an academic, but is hobbled by his blue-collar background. Instead, he works as a stonemason and is trapped in an unloving marriage to a farmer’s daughter named Arabella. But when his wife leaves him, Jude sees an opportunity to improve himself. He moves to the city and begins an affair with his married cousin, Sue, courting tragedy every step of the way.

Pour rire! (1996)

1996

A man finds out that his wife has a lover. To better approach him, he simulates a suicide attempt by throwing himself into the Seine before his eyes. The plan works as planned, and the man in turn dives to save him.