Going Places

Going Places follows the chaotic and hedonistic adventures of two petty thugs, Jean-Claude and Pierrot, as they wander across France. Along their journey, they cross paths with a troubled ex-con, Marie-Ange, and embark on a bizarre, boundary-pushing lifestyle defined by crime, sexual liberation, and total disregard for societal norms. The central conflict revolves around their relentless evasion of the law and the complex, shifting dynamics within their makeshift trio. As they move from one town to the next, they encounter various eccentric characters, leaving a trail of disruption and dark comedic chaos in their wake. Directed by Bertrand Blier and based on his novel, the story is a provocative exploration of 1970s counterculture, youth alienation, and existential wandering, blending raw realism with absurd dark comedy.