The Richest Woman in the World

“Huppert’s performance is superbly icy.”

“Thierry Klifa's film starring Isabelle Huppert makes you laugh out loud.”

“Huppert and Laffite, a flamboyant duo with communicative energy."

“Laurent Lafitte plays impertinence to excellence. The man who spent twelve years at the Comédie française has forgotten nothing about theater, and proves it in this exuberant, mannered role that's beyond too much."

“A ferocious, incisive comedy starring a regal Isabelle Huppert and Laurent Lafitte, brilliant with sharp lines."

“The ensemble is strong across the board, with Fois a standout."

“Isabelle Huppert shines in an entertaining real-life tale of manipulation.”

“Klifa gives us an unforgettable gift in showcasing Lafitte plying Huppert with poppers on a bopping dance floor."

“Isabelle Huppert leverages her hyper-actress status to imagine this character of the “richest woman” in all its excess."

“Huppert’s intriguing performance, transforming from haughty pragmatism to teary-eyed vulnerability.”

“With precise and sharp dialogue, the Huppert-Lafitte duo is a delight for the eyes and ears.”

“Thierry Klifa shows on screen the perverse power game between an iconoclastic opportunist and a very wealthy heiress. A bourgeois drama with a meticulously crafted direction.”

“Thierry Klifa tackles the Banier-Bettencourt affair with irresistible relish. The result is a cruel farce, carried by flawless performances.”

“Neither caricatured nor moralizing, The Richest Woman in The World is an entertaining and socially engaged film, showing a social world but above all universal human dramas and passions, in the style of Molière.”

“Thierry Klifa revisits the Bettencourt case with finesse and sharp humor, offering a delightful comedy that mixes social analysis with hilarious moments.”

“Thierry Klifa delivers a major popular comedy of manners, supported by a flawless cast, with Isabelle Huppert and Laurent Lafitte in the lead roles, both irresistible and moving.”

"Laurent Lafitte, as an exasperating and grandiloquent seducer, and Isabelle Huppert, as an imperious businesswoman, make a hilarious duo."

“Director Thierry Klifa shows great inspiration and has delivered a biting, exuberant comedy that avoids portraying its protagonists as victims while still acknowledging human relationships. A hilarious, sharp, and crowd-pleasing film.”

"A delightful comedy, driven by outstanding acting performances. Laurent Lafitte and Isabelle Huppert are irresistible.”

“The film’s tone is fierce, cheerfully oscillating between drama and comedy.”

“The Richest Woman in the World portrays the inner life of each of its characters with a suspended judgment and a keen, attentive insight.”