Gemma Bovery revolves around Martin, a Parisan who used to be an ex-hipster but has settled in a Norman village as a baker. Obsessed with Gustave Flaubert, he is intrigued when the arrival of a British couple movies into a small farm nearby are named Gemma and Charles Bovery, that of Flaubert’s heroes. Even more so, when they start acting as them.
Also staring Potchie’s Fabrice Luchini and Jason Flemying, this combination of British and French sentiments. that honours the original text, has created something evocative and tantalising. Whilst this film has already been released in France, with no definite UK release, it is an intriguing project to launch Arterton into, not only one of the most talented, but one of the most profoundly incredible.