We'll Grow Thin Together(1979)

We'll Grow Thin Together is a French comedy about Victor, a screenwriter whose career hits a snag when his producer rejects his script about Maréchal Pétain—and then insults his appearance. Stung by the criticism, Victor becomes obsessed with losing weight. His wife Corinne supports his mission with strict diets and exercise regimens at a health center, but nothing sticks. His resolve crumbles in a brewery where he abandons restraint for a proper meal. Desperate and defeated, Victor turns to a weight watchers group in hopes of finally shedding pounds. The film follows his fumbling attempts at self-improvement with warmth and humor, capturing the universal struggle between willpower and desire.