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Gregoire Canvel has everythng a man can want. A wife he loves, three delightful children and a stimulating job as a film producer. Yet his prestigious production company is on it's last legs. Too many productions, too many risks and too many debts. Even when storm clouds begin to gather Gregoire ploughs on at all costs. However his life will drastically change when he's forced to face the reality of his situation.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: French ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), French ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Cast/Crew Interview(s), Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: Gregoire Canvel has everything a man could want: a wife he loves, three delightful children and his dream job - he is a film producer. Discovering talented filmmakers and developing films that fit his conception of the cinema, free and true to life, is precisely his reason for living. Gregoire devotes almost all of his time and energy to his work. Although he spends weekends with his family at their house in the country, even these precious moments are regularly interrupted by demanding directors and concerned investors. While Gregoires very presence commands admiration, and his exceptional charisma lead many to believe he is invincible, the future of his prestigious production company, Moon Films, is in doubt; too many productions, too many risks, too many debts. Storm clouds are gathering, and Gregoires realisation that he may have made one gamble too many will trigger a series of events that will change the lives of his family forever. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Cannes Film Festival, ...Father of My Children ( Le père de mes enfants ) ( Der Vater meiner Kinder )
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33 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I saw this when it came out to a very limited theatrical release in the UK back in March - it's a shame it wasn't seen by more people.
It's a touching drama, that's so poignant it stays with you long after the credits roll. The writer/director Mia Hansen-Love delivers a stunning film, which is loosely based on a real story examining the central aspect of family love. Without spoiling the story, it's heartbreaking stuff and a unique cinematic experience. It's French drama at it's best and one you should not miss. Hopefully there's more to come from this very talented director.
It's a touching drama, that's so poignant it stays with you long after the credits roll. The writer/director Mia Hansen-Love delivers a stunning film, which is loosely based on a real story examining the central aspect of family love. Without spoiling the story, it's heartbreaking stuff and a unique cinematic experience. It's French drama at it's best and one you should not miss. Hopefully there's more to come from this very talented director.
17 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Mia Hansen-Love has been an actress but preferred to direct film.So to the man this film is about,the legendary Humbert Balsan,had acted in Bresson and had small roles in other films,prior to turning to film producing.He had famously produced Lars von Trier and Clair Denis,directors for the festival circuit,unprofitable in the mainsteam.He was responsible for the production of 70 films before his death in 2005.He had also nurtured hopes of producing this director's first film.This film is a homage to him,the father of many film children,illegitimate offspring of his love.Father of my children is a film of two halves,also it's a film about art and life.Gregoire Canvel (de Lencquesaing) is happily married with 3 beautiful daughters and a loving wife(Caselli).He lives however totally for his work as a film producer.Yet he's constantly on the phone,wheeling and dealing,running in front of a black cloud of spiralling debt-too many projects,too many risks,too many egos sucking him dry,especially the Swedish film auteur,Stig.He juggles this with time with his family in the country at weekends or on holiday in Ravelli.Louis-Do's own daughter(Alice) acts as his daughter in the film.Hansen-Love's own brother acts as a budding young director in this too.Gregoire ploughs on at all costs using up his currency of charm until he is finally forced to confront the reality of the situation.There is a crisis which I wont reveal and the film's 2nd half concentrates on the wife and 3 daughters.This film is about the ghosts of cinema,the after-life of what people leave behind.The acting and film direction is beautifully observed and naturalistic, with moments of beautiful stillness and relaxation and a fluidity of interaction between people,an award-winning drama which opens like a plant unfolding, boding well for Hansen-Love's future film career.There is an extra of her being interviewed which gives a useful insight in what she tries to achieve with actors.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
French films often have an unreal quality about them as their upper middle class heroes and heroines struggle with First World Problems. This is pretty much how the first part of the film shapes up as the story builds a picture of an idyllic life with problems no larger than a man's hand on the horizon. Then - whack - a sucker punch flattens the viewer and you plunge into a different world. This is very well observed but please do not watch this film if you are going into or through a depressive period. The matter that changes the course of the film is one with which I deal in my professional career; the film has got it just right; the confusion, the feeling of loss of control, the false hope. It is in this respect (and no other) a horrible film.
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Engrossing tragedy
Mia Hansen-Løve's film said to be written in homage to film producer Humbert Balsan, gives you a window into the life of an over stretched film producer and his family. Read more
Published 13 months ago by L. Weale
Sad, but true
A believable tale of what could be described as a typical 'salesman' type of personality - gift of the gab, always on the go, forever - I mean forever - on the phone,... Read more
Published 13 months ago by A. J. Ward
Disappointed
The idea for the film storyline was fine but found the film slow going & not as moving as it should have been with the events that occurred. Bought it based on previous ratings ... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Kaz Melade
no mystical hero in the leading role, but as wel the producesr, his...
This movie is about a producer of arthouse-movies in france. Although he managed so far to get things roling, he now faces strong difficulties finantielly. Read more
Published 17 months ago by heleenlovemovies
very good, AND new
A very good film, with innumerable details. And
it's new, which makes it even more remarkable.
Better than Assayas.
it's new, which makes it even more remarkable.
Better than Assayas.
Published 19 months ago by Staffan Holmgren
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