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An adaption of the second volume of filmmaker Marcel Pagnol's memoirs; the first of which is covered in the film 'La Gloire de Mon Pere'. A 10- year-old Pagnol and his family return to their country villa for Christmas and renew acquaintances. Back in town Marcel takes special classes to prepare for the lycee, and on an Easter visit to the country, he falls in love for the first time.
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I had grave doubts about this film being as good as the first film in the series, La Gloire de mon pere. These doubts were completely unfounded and the film was a joy to watch. This film represents everything good about French film making and is a must for anyone who watched La Gloire de mon pere.
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This is a delightful and, at times, poignant sequel to "La Gloire de Mon Pere". The latter is best watched first to get the evolving story in the right order and to get to know the family whose fortunes unfold over the two films. Both films have great charm and excellent performances, not least by the various children who appear. The films depict a lost world of simple pleasures and the hardships that most people took for granted in the past.
The French scenery is impressive too.
The French scenery is impressive too.
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The brief Amazon synopsis is totally misleading as Marcel's father has no secret. What this enchanting sequel is about is Marcel Pagnol's return to the hills of Provence where his family went on an idyllic summer holiday in "La Gloire De Mon Pere". His mother convinces his school teacher father that they should use the country house more frequently and soon they are going weekly for extended weekends (which the mother has cleverly arranged by befriending the school headmaster's wife). The long trek to the house from where the trolley leaves them normally takes over two hours on foot, but by trespassing across the canal side foot path lined with expansive country estates they can shorten the trip to 24 minutes. And it is this that causes the father much anguish as he is an exemplary law-abiding citizen but pressure from the family and the ex-student canal keeper lures him into a delightful misadventure which could cost him his job. Also, the story includes Marcel's first encounter with the fairer sex, an adorable blond munchkin who turns him into her slave much to the dismay of his family and his country friend Lilli. This film is charming escapism, a feast for the eyes, and perfect for cozy family-viewing on a rainy Sunday afternoon. Buy both DVDs, a supply of popcorn and invite the family over. This is the kind of "feel good" movie the French are so good at. Think "Amelie"!
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perfect gift for my mum
perfect gift for my mum : great acting, wonderful storytelling - a very nice movie
& it seems i have to write 6 more words....
& it seems i have to write 6 more words....
Published 16 days ago by nuno1959
5.0 out of 5 stars
WONDERFUL FAMILY FILM
TRULY LOVED THIS FILM FULL OF LOVE AND FAMILY FUN ALSO LOVED THE WARMTH OF A FAMILY ENJOYING THE COUNTRYSIDE OF SOUTHERN FRANCE.
Published 11 months ago by DALE
1.0 out of 5 stars
dull film
Briefly the film is very boring. We could not even finished watching it because it was so dull. There is no doubt that the scenery shots were excellent and Provence came out as a... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Baku
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sweet childhood reminiscences
This film together with La Gloire de mon Pere are films of a type that the French should make more often. Heart-warming human reminiscences of childhood in Provence. Delightful.
Published 15 months ago by Merlin
4.0 out of 5 stars
A delightful sequel
THIS IS A FOLLOW-ON TO AN EARLIER FAMILY STORY, AND I RECCOMEND YOU WATCH BOTH IN THE PROPER OREDER. Read more
Published 15 months ago by JACQUE
4.0 out of 5 stars
Le Chateau de ma Mere
Like its predecessor, La Gloire de mon Pere, this is a beautifully filmed and well acted film. Set in the hills of Provence at the beginning of the twentieth century it shows a way... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Moonlit
4.0 out of 5 stars
An enjoyable watch!
A gentle DVD to watch and one which enabled me to use my limited level of French confidently.
The DVD was not a new copy, but was in good condition and had its original case,... Read more
The DVD was not a new copy, but was in good condition and had its original case,... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Peter
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Le Chateau de Ma Mere
This is the sequel to the equally beautiful La Gloire de Mon Pere. These two films documeny Marcel Pagnol's pre 1914 childhood in Marseille and the idyllic holidays the family... Read more
Published 20 months ago by magnus
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Le Chateau de ma mere
A nice follow on to La gloire de mon pere. Interesting ,funny, intriguing and exciting in a quiet sort of way. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2011 by Elrond
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you love Provence ...
... you'll love this. It's based on the 2nd volume of Pagnol's autobiography of his idyllic childhood in idyllic countryside. Read more
Published on 19 Dec 2010 by Patricia Tricker
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