---
title: "Paulette"
year: 2012
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/paulette-2012"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 159121
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 87
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Paulette (2012) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/paulette-2012

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Paulette is a film first released in 2012. Catalogued under Crime, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Gaumont, France 2 Cinéma, Légende Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A pension‑dependent Parisian woman struggles to survive in a bleak suburb."

### Why Watch
- Blend of comedy and crime
- Authentic French suburban setting
- Based on true events

### Caveats & Content Note
- Non‑English language (subtitles needed)
- Short runtime (1h 27m)
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with adult themes of poverty and crime, making it more suitable for mature viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, crime, social, french, dramedy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jérôme Enrico
- **Networks / Studios**: Gaumont, France 2 Cinéma, Légende Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bernadette Lafont** as *Paulette*
- **Carmen Maura** as *Maria*
- **Dominique Lavanant** as *Lucienne*
- **Françoise Bertin** as *Renée*
- **André Penvern** as *Walter*
- **Axelle Laffont** as *Agnès*
- **Paco Boublard** as *Vito*
- **Jean-Baptiste Anoumon** as *Ousmane*
- **Aymen Saïdi** as *Rachid*
- **Ismaël Dramé** as *Léo (7 ans)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is Paulette?
Paulette is a French comedy‑crime film.

### Q: Who directed Paulette?
The film was directed by Jérôme Enrico.

### Q: When was Paulette released?
Paulette was released in 2012.

### Q: Is the story based on real events?
Yes, the plot is said to be based on true events.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is 1 hour 27 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Paulette — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/159121)
- [Paulette (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paulette_(film))

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