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NI VU NI CONNU script analysis

NI VU NI CONNU script - Save the Cat beat sheet analysis

A charming poacher named Blaireau delights in outwitting the town’s hapless gamekeeper Parju and eventually finds himself imprisoned. Meanwhile, a budding romance between Arabella and her piano teacher Armand adds a tender B-story, culminating in Blaireau’s release and the celebration of community. In the end, order and love are restored in Montpaillard.

85 Save the Cat fit score 30% analysis confidence / 101 parsed scenes

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1

Opening Image

Scene 1 / Page 1 / 1% target

25%

The puppet show opening immediately establishes the playful conflict between Blaireau and Parju.

2

Theme Stated

Scene 3 / Page 1 / 5% target

30%

Mayor Dubenoît’s vow to keep tranquility hints that disruption (Blaireau’s antics) will test the town’s order.

Oui, Messieurs. Moi vivant, rien ne viendra troubler la tranquillité de notre petite sous-préfecture.
3

Set-Up

Scenes 1-10 / Pages 1-5 / 10% target

30%

Parju arrives, is ridiculed, and tasked by the mayor to catch Blaireau, establishing characters and stakes.

4

Catalyst

Scene 2 / Page 1 / 12% target

20%

Parju’s near-accident by the biker alerts him to the town’s unpredictability and sets his pursuit in motion.

5

Debate

Scene 5 / Page 2 / 20% target

35%

Auguste mocks Parju but his determination (“Oui, mais je l'aurai”) shows Parju debating whether he can catch Blaireau.

Oui, mais je l'aurai.
6

Break into Two

Scenes 16-17 / Pages 3-4 / 25% target

25%

We shift from town to the woods as Blaireau readies his poaching gear, entering the world of his crafts and cat-and-mouse games.

7

B Story

Scene 15 / Page 3 / 30% target

30%

Arabella’s piano lesson with Fléchard introduces their romantic subplot early in Act Two.

Mademoiselle, je vous ai apporté une fort belle page de Schumann : Je suis à toi.
8

Fun and Games

Scene 24 / Page 4 / 40% target

30%

Blaireau taunts Parju in public (café confrontation), showcasing the fun of his pranks and the comedic tone.

Je ne sais pas ce qu'il a en ce moment. Je ne peux plus le tenir.
9

Midpoint

Scene 41 / Page 8 / 50% target

35%

Blaireau’s unthinkable victory in the fishing contest flips the stakes and marks the story’s midpoint.

Blaireau ? Moi, à côté de Blaireau ? Ah, ça jamais alors !
10

Bad Guys Close In

Scene 43 / Page 8 / 65% target

25%

The Mayor and Parju conspire to finally capture Blaireau, increasing external pressure.

11

All Is Lost

Scene 54 / Page 12 / 75% target

35%

Blaireau’s trial feels like ultimate defeat when he is formally accused and protests his innocence.

Mais ! Pètard de pètard de pètard de pètard ! Je suis innocent !
12

Dark Night of the Soul

Scene 61 / Page 13 / 80% target

25%

In his prison cell at night, Blaireau confronts isolation and despair before hope arrives.

13

Break into Three

Scene 72 / Page 14 / 85% target

30%

Bluette’s promise to let Blaireau out for a poach under the new moon provides the turning point towards resolution.

Mais vous serez rentré à minuit, hein ? C'est juré ?
14

Finale

Scene 95 / Page 21 / 95% target

25%

Blaireau reconciles with Parju in the festival, wrapping up major conflicts and celebrating unity.

15

Final Image

Scene 101 / Page 24 / 99% target

30%

The final puppet show mirrors the opening but now salutes the audience, showing how the town’s story has come full circle.