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LES TONTONS FLINGUEURS script analysis

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Fernand Naudin, a former everyman factory owner, is thrust into the criminal underworld when his dying friend bequeaths him a questionable empire. He struggles with associates, battles rival gangsters, and juggles a budding romance with his niece’s governess Patricia. After personal and professional crises, he finds redemption and balance by rescuing Patricia and asserting his own code of honor.

60 Save the Cat fit score 20% analysis confidence / 48 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

10%

Introduces Fernand at his factory, hinting at his ordinary life before conflict.

C'est quand mme pas la premire fois, non ?
2

Theme Stated

Scene 2 / Page 1 / 5% target

15%

Telegram’s insistence on Fernand’s “indispensable” presence suggests themes of duty and responsibility.

Louis de retour - prsence indispensable... Prsence indispensable ! Aprs quinze ans de silence, y en a qui...
3

Set-Up

Scenes 1-3 / Pages 1-2 / 10% target

15%

We see Fernand’s world, his friendship with Henri, and first glimpse of criminal figures.

4

Catalyst

Scene 4 / Page 2 / 12% target

20%

Dying Louis requests Fernand to succeed him, forcing Fernand into a new world.

Je viens de cder mes parts Fernand ici prsent. C'est lui qui me succde.
5

Debate

Scenes 5-6 / Pages 2-3 / 20% target

20%

Fernand questions legitimacy of succession, debates seriousness with Volfonis and allies.

T'as quand mme pas pris au srieux cette histoire de succession ?
6

Break into Two

Scene 9 / Page 4 / 25% target

20%

Shootout at Tomate’s farm marks the shift into direct criminal conflict.

A l'affût sous les arbres, ils auraient eu leur chance.
7

B Story

Scene 15 / Page 6 / 30% target

20%

Fernand meets Patricia, establishing the emotional subplot.

Oh, c'est drôle, je vous voyais plus grand, plus bronzé, mais c'est pas grave. Vous êtes bien l'oncle...
8

Fun and Games

Scenes 19-23 / Pages 7-8 / 40% target

20%

Fernand asserts authority over Volfonis, uses humor and displays competence in criminal dealings.

Mais t'avais pas à le faire, je suis chez moi.
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Midpoint

Scene 24 / Page 8 / 50% target

20%

False victory: punching Raoul feels triumphant but escalates gang war.

Toi, Raoul Volfoni, on peut dire que tu en es un ?
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scenes 31-33 / Pages 12-13 / 65% target

20%

Théo’s associates plot against Fernand leading to the truck ambush.

Tu crois que Raoul sera tombé dans le piège ?
11

All Is Lost

Scene 34 / Page 13 / 75% target

20%

The burning truck trap leaves Fernand seemingly defeated.

Ea va, filons. Ea va, Ea va, Ea va, Ea va !
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scenes 44-45 / Page 19 / 80% target

20%

Fernand awakes to find Patricia missing, hitting his lowest emotional point.

Mais qu'est ce que vous faˆtes lˆ, vous ?
13

Break into Three

Scene 46 / Page 20 / 85% target

20%

Fernand resolves to rescue Patricia, taking decisive action to confront Antoine.

Vous ˆtes sˆr que c'est lˆ ?
14

Finale

Scenes 47-48 / Pages 20-21 / 95% target

20%

Rescue of Patricia and their mutual reconciliation wrap up emotional and plot arcs.

Ah Nom de Dieu de Nom de Dieu, mais oˆ faut-il s'expatrier, mon Dieu, pour avoir la paix...
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Final Image

Scene 48 / Page 21 / 99% target

15%

Ends on Fernand and Patricia at ease in Antoine’s kitchen, a contrast to the opening.