Jeannot et Colin

In the provincial town of Issoire, two schoolboys—Jeannot, the son of a prosperous mule trader, and Colin, the humble child of a hard‑working farmer—share a close bond that seems unshakable. Their days are filled with simple pleasures and the occasional mischief, painting a vivid portrait of rural camaraderie in 18th‑century France.

When a tailor delivers a luxurious three‑coloured velvet coat and a fine Lyonnais jacket to Jeannot, the gift brings more than admiration; it sparks a subtle shift in his demeanor. Suddenly proud and distant, Jeannot turns his attention to the mirror and to the promises of a brighter future, while Colin watches, bewildered and hurt. The arrival of a summons for Jeannot to join his father’s rising fortunes in Paris marks a turning point, leaving the once‑inseparable friends on divergent paths and hinting at the bittersweet consequences of ambition and social ascent.