The Hairdresser’s Husband (1990) is a poetic and unconventional romantic drama that explores obsession, fantasy, and idealized love. Directed with a dreamlike sensibility, the film turns a simple premise into a meditation on desire and emotional fixation.
The story follows Antoine, a man who has been fascinated by hairdressers since childhood. For him, the ritual of hair cutting, the scent of perfume, and the gentle intimacy of the profession become symbols of comfort and longing. This lifelong fascination shapes his romantic destiny and personal identity.
When Antoine finally marries a hairdresser, his idealized fantasy appears fulfilled. However, the film subtly questions whether living inside a dream can truly bring happiness. Love, once achieved, becomes fragile when it is built more on projection than mutual understanding.
Rather than relying on conventional drama, the film unfolds through mood, memory, and repetition. The pacing is calm and reflective, allowing viewers to drift through Antoine’s inner world, where desire and routine quietly intertwine.
