The Hairdresser's Husband

Audience emotional responses for 'The Hairdresser's Husband' are primarily driven by the profound and consuming romantic relationship at its core, leading to strong feelings of Love and Happiness as the couple attempts to create a perfect world together. As a French comedy, it elicits significant Humor through its quirky characters and eccentric premise. However, the underlying dramatic elements, stemming from the initial tragic context and the characters' desire to 'blot out the miseries of this world,' infuse the film with a palpable sense of Melancholy and Sadness. Empathy is high for their unique bond and their vulnerable pursuit of solace. Nostalgia is present due to Antoine's enduring memory of a formative past love, while Hope emerges from their shared endeavor to find happiness despite life's difficulties. Curiosity is piqued by the unusual nature of their intimate and isolated existence.