The Man Who Loved Women

The events unfold in the mid-1970s, culminating in a December 1976 funeral. Flashbacks trace Bertrand’s romantic escapades over the preceding years in both Paris and provincial France. The period’s attitudes toward sexuality and fame shape how characters seek meaning through pursuit and narrative.

The funeral in Montpellier anchors the film in a French city with a provincial feel. The story moves between a laboratory setting in Montpellier and the urban milieu of Paris, where publishing houses and social scenes frame Bertrand’s conquests. These locations act as stages for desire, ambition, and the fragility of human connections.

💘 Love

Bertrand’s life centers on pursuing women and collecting intimate experiences. The film questions whether quantity can substitute for genuine connection. Relationships are often transactional, fleeting, and framed by conquest rather than emotional depth.

🕵️ Obsession

Bertrand’s relentless pursuit drives the plot, from car-accident ruses to chasing leggy fantasies. The narrative probes how obsession distorts value and happiness. It also examines the personal costs of chasing novelty over lasting intimacy.

📝 Memoir

Bertrand begins writing his memoirs to preserve memories before they fade. The manuscript becomes both confession and instrument to influence others, especially publishers. The process reveals how storytelling can mask a deeper search for meaning.

⚰️ Mortality

The story culminates in a fatal accident during a pursuit, ending Bertrand’s life abruptly. The funeral frames reflections on the consequences of a life lived in pursuit of many loves. Mortality underlines the emptiness of a life measured by quantity rather than connection.