The Moods of Marianne is the basis for the film that depicts French society just before what event?
The Rules of the Game The Rules of the Game (original French title: La Règle du Jeu) is a 1939 French film directed by Jean Renoir. It features an ensemble cast of Nora Gregor, Paulette Dubost, Mila Parély, Marcel Dalio, Julien Carette, Roland Toutain, Gaston Modot, Pierre Magnier and Jean Renoir himself. Renoir's portrayal of the wise, mournful Octave anchors the fatalistic mood of this pensive comedy of manners. The film depicts members of upper-class French society and their servants just before the beginning of World War II, showing their moral callousness on the eve of impending destruction.
Small Change (film) Small Change (French: "L'Argent de poche" ) is a 1976 French film directed by François Truffaut about childhood innocence and child abuse. The French title translates as "Pocket Money"; but since there was a Paul Newman movie called "Pocket Money", Steven Spielberg suggested the title "Small Change" for the US release. In English-speaking countries outside North America the film is known as "Pocket Money". The film had a total of 1,810,280 admissions in France, making it one of Truffaut's most successful films. Only his films "The 400 Blows" and "The Last Metro" were more popular in France.