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Based on the childhood memories of Marcel Pagnol, author of Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources, Yves Robert's La Gloire de Mon Pere and its sequel Le Chateau de Ma Mere are two of the most loved and successful French films ever made.
An adult Marcel nostalgically recalls idyllic retreats with his family to the hills of Provence. A love affair with the country began and during those perfect days he found new respect for his school-teacher father as he adapted to life away from the city, while the long journey there would soon bring its own adventures.
Together these timeless classics stand as one of cinema's greatest celebrations of childhood, filled with warmth, love and a poignant nostalgia for bygone days they continue to captivate audiences.
An adult Marcel nostalgically recalls idyllic retreats with his family to the hills of Provence. A love affair with the country began and during those perfect days he found new respect for his school-teacher father as he adapted to life away from the city, while the long journey there would soon bring its own adventures.
Together these timeless classics stand as one of cinema's greatest celebrations of childhood, filled with warmth, love and a poignant nostalgia for bygone days they continue to captivate audiences.
Now available for the first time as a 2-disc box set.
BONUS FEATURES:
LA GLOIRE DE MON PERE: PAGNOL'S GLORY - the story of Marcel Pagnol, the novelist. Includes interviews with Nicolas Pagnol, the grandson of Marcel Pagnol, the French novelist Karin Hann, and features the Marseille locations today
LE CHATEAU DE MA MERE: FILMING AUNT ROSE - The making of Le Gloire de Mon Pere and Le Chateau de Ma Mere through the eyes of actress Therese Liotard and director of photography Robert Alazraki.
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United Kingdom released, Blu-Ray/Region B DVD: LANGUAGES: French ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), French ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), French ( Dolby DTS-HD Master Audio ), French ( Dolby Linear PCM ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Interactive Menu, Making Of, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: My Father's Glory (1990) A young boy's life in turn-of-the-century France. Marcel, witnesses the success of his teacher father, as well as the success of his arrogant Uncle Jules. Marcel and family spend their summer vacation in a cottage in Provence, and Marcel befriends a local boy who teaches him the secrets of the hills in Provence. My Mother's Castle (1990) Every holiday Marcel and his family go to their cottage in the Provence (France). He likes the hills in this region. Before they arrive at the cottage they have to walk about 5 miles. With the co-operation of an ex-pupil of Marcel's father, who's a teacher, they only have to walk 1 mile, since they can take a shortcut along a canal, through the backyards of some eccentric people. During one of these holidays he meets Isabelle, a pretty but conceited girl... SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Ceasar Awards, ...My Father's Glory / My Mother's Castle - 2-Disc Set ( La Gloire de Mon Père / Le Château de Ma Mère ) (Blu-Ray)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Biographical stories as told by Marcel Pagnol in his original books of the same name
31 Jan 2013
By Joan Whicher
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Wonderful stories, funny and moving, that are here beautifully acted. The films actually lived up to the books - amazingly.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
To get both of these films in one set is a bargain. Blu-ray disc quality is very good. Subtitles in English cannot be switched off, so if you speak French it is better to get the French release from Amazon in France.
By Frank Hall
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
This item was received speedily and in excellent condition. A delightful story as seen thru the eyes of a young lad, with beautiful scenery, and is well acted.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good product, perfect condition
The DVDs arrived quite quickly, well packaged and I'm looking forward to viewing them - these are replacements for ones I'd owned but lent out and not had back, so I was pleased... Read more
Published 1 month ago by BRADLEY Helen
1.0 out of 5 stars
Very poorly subtitled.
My husband and were deeply disappointed as the subtitles was so disjointed as to be unintelligible. After such reviews we had looked forward to these films but will put them down... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Betty Robson
4.0 out of 5 stars
La Gloire de Mon Pere & Le Chateau de Ma Mere
I really enjoyed this DVD. It was gentle and humourous and gave one an idea of the area of Provence some years back
Published 4 months ago by Rev. Shirley Ludlow
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Arrived quickly and just as advertised
Congratulations we had to give a 5 star rating as nothing else could be done to improve the service provided
Published 4 months ago by PG Allen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Evocative of another era in France!
I have longed to see these films since I first did so nearly 20 years ago. Every bit as stunning and evocative as 'Jean de Florette' and 'Manon des Sources' (very popular films... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. N. J. Chadwick
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