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A screen account of the childhood of filmmaker Marcel Pagnol, based on his autobiography. The story begins with Marcel's birth in 1895, his family's move to Marseilles and an idyllic summer holiday near La Treille.
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235 of 238 people found the following review helpful
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Format:DVD
Based on the childhood memoirs of Marcel Pagnol, the writer responsible for Jean De Florette and Manon des Source (novels made into two of the most beautiful films ever made), this film is exquisite. A wonderful story, with strong performances, a superb script, and add to that some breathtaking Provence scenery, you have as perfect a film as could ever exist. This is one you could watch again and again. An unforgettable film to share with family.Charming, delightfully funny and rich in life-affirming messages. Proof of the importance of strong family bonds and the long-term benefits of shared holidays which shape our lives and our relationships. I had bought the sequel at the same time (Le Chateau de Ma Mere), and was glued to the telly for an entire afternoon. Best investment in DVDs I have ever made. I will treasure them always, and so will you.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By L. Driscoll
Format:DVD
A delightful film - taking you back to the way things were - or you hoped they were when you were young. Innocence, charm and above all a wonderful feeling of freedom and safety.
There are scenes that are typically French that deal with hunting that not everyone will enjoy, but this is the way of life in France, even today.
We loved it, including the sub-titles to help our faltering French. Cant wait to see Le Chateau de ma Mere.
There are scenes that are typically French that deal with hunting that not everyone will enjoy, but this is the way of life in France, even today.
We loved it, including the sub-titles to help our faltering French. Cant wait to see Le Chateau de ma Mere.
63 of 65 people found the following review helpful
By Dharma Rai
Format:DVD
I think this is how I would qualify this film! Purity of Innocence! Pagnol has written very honest and sincere chapters of his life in La Gloire de Mon Pere, Le Chateau De Ma Mere, Le Temps des Secrets and Le Temps des Amours. These are all master piece of french literature but La Gloire de Mon is by far the best of the four books! I watched this in the 90's and just bought it again and it made me relived the innocence of my childhood. The movie is as good as the book and the characters are flawless! Marcel's dad, mum and Petit Paul have been cast exceptionally well and the oncle Jules is definitely a delight. But above all it is about the valleys, the hills, the fields, the food, the holidays, the retreat in the hills and friendship... But most importantly about the mesmering landscape of the Southern of France .... The director does a very good job in leading the cast through the world of Pagnol and follows the book religiously. The only downside is that the translation is bang on the screen! This DVD should have the option of either with or without translation hence a 4 star .. else get ready to be lost in the world of Pagnol.
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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 15 days ago by nuno1959
3.0 out of 5 stars
Sweetly sentimental
May be fine to put you in the mood for that French holiday - just don't expect car chases. Slow moving,dated but such beautiful countryside.
Published 9 months ago by jc
5.0 out of 5 stars
A glorious film of childhood
I bought this film and the second part chateau ma mere, purely based on amazon reviews. I have never regretted this buy, as both films have bought me so much joy and blissful... Read more
Published 10 months ago by FilmBuff
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sunny, warm days
I have seen this film before and loved it transforming me to heady warm days of living in the south of France. Read more
Published 11 months ago by kitty
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
One of the best French films that you will ever see. I was spell bound from the begining, its what cinema was invented for, a REAL feel good factor
Published 12 months ago by Mr. Barry R. Ford
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A Wonderful film!
I had read the book some time ago and sometimes this is a mistake, but in this instance the film really did the book justice. A really heart warming film of family life. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Molly
1.0 out of 5 stars
Blocked dvd
Dvd can not be played. This dvd is blocked, even of on THE cover is indicated region 2. Waste of money.
Published 12 months ago by I. H. Nijman
4.0 out of 5 stars
A delightful french family story
This is a delightful French story about a family at home, at work, growing up & on holiday in Provence. Read more
Published 15 months ago by JACQUE
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Utterly heart-warming
I absolutely love this film! I bought the DVD simply because I'm learning French and trying to improve. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Rachel Lavender
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La Gloire de Mon Pere
La Gloire de Mon Pere is a faithful representation of the book of the same name by the French writer, Marcel Pagnol. Read more
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