Gemma Bovery

In this 2014 film directed by Anne Fontaine, the story unfolds in a picturesque Normandy village where a British couple, Gemma and Charles Bovery, settle into a quaint country life. The narrative is driven by the local baker, Martin Joubert, who becomes fascinated with Gemma, seeing parallels between her life and the classic literary character Emma Bovary. As Martin’s obsession grows, he becomes entangled in the unfolding drama of Gemma’s life, which mirrors the tragic tale of Flaubert’s novel. The film stars Gemma Arterton and Fabrice Luchini, whose performances bring depth to this intriguing blend of romance and literary homage. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on Soap2day.