In the early 1970s, Suzanne is the intelligent but underappreciated trophy wife of an unscrupulous, philandering industrialist. When striking workers take him hostage, she assumes control of the family business and decides to make a few changes. Directed by Francois Ozon, Potiche is a comedy starring Catherine Deneuve and Gerard Depardieu and has an 84 percent rating at Rotten Tomatoes.