"Get Out Your Handkerchiefs" is a French film directed by Bertrand Blier and released in 1978. The film explores the topic of depression and its effects on relationships, as well as the complexities of human emotions and unconventional solutions to happiness.
The main character, Solange, is portrayed as a woman who has lost her joy in life due to her depression. Her husband, Raoul, is determined to help her and comes up with the idea of introducing a new lover into her life. Stephane is a quiet and sensitive man who enjoys classical music and literature, and he is willing to help Raoul and Solange.
However, Stephane's attempts to cheer Solange up are unsuccessful. She remains withdrawn and uninterested in anything he does. Raoul becomes frustrated and helpless, and even their neighbor suggests that the couple needs a child to be happy.
The couple takes a job running a summer camp for children, where they meet Christian, a precocious 13-year-old who becomes infatuated with Solange. Christian's presence brings a new dimension to the film as he becomes the catalyst for Solange's eventual recovery. His youthful, innocent energy reminds Solange of the joys of life, and she begins to slowly open up to him.
The film deals with complex emotions and unconventional solutions to depression, relationships, and happiness. It also features notable performances by its lead actors, Gerard Depardieu, Carole Laure, and Patrick Dewaere. The film received critical acclaim and won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1979.