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A beloved young son disappears without trace and his family falls apart in their grief, each retreating into their own worlds in order to cope with the loss. Six years later a detective brings back an amnesiac rent boy, who the family believe to be their missing son.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Based on a true story, six years after the disappearance of a young boy, another boy appears, claiming to be the same child. ...Olivier, Olivier
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By L. Davidson
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"Olivier, Olivier" is a superbly acted and thoroughly gripping story about a French family, the Duvals,who are rocked by the sudden disappearance of their 9 year old son, Olivier. He is sent on an errand to his grandmother's and never returns. However 6 years later Olivier resurfaces in Paris and is reunited with his family ,who are not entirely convinced that he is who he claims to be, least of all his sister Nadine. The characterisation in "Olivier, Olivier" is exquisite and the often fractious relationships between the various family members are portrayed quite brilliantly; Marina Golovine's Nadine and Brigitte Roüan's Elisabeth are the star turns. The plot keeps the viewers interest throughout and its erotic and supernatural elements further add to its richness.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By pipnuts
Format:DVD
Olivier (Emmanuel Morozof) and his family live in a rural idyll in France. Dad (Francois Cluzet) is a Veterinary Surgeon, looking after every kind of animal from his small home based practice. Mum (Brigitte Rouan) is a housewife. They are a passionate couple, who love their two children. One day, mum sends nine year old olivier to deliver his grandmothers lunch. He does not get there. What ensues is a twisted tale that is made all the more bizarre by being based on a true story.
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4.2 out of 5 stars
13 reviews
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous French film and based on true events
12 Jun 2003
By "jonathon66"
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This is one of the best French films I've seen, if not one of the best overall. I first saw it several years ago, like 5 yrears ago, and reviewed it again for this review. I remembered the plot twist, so that kinda spoiled it this time. But the first time around it was great and very convincing (and great a second time too.) I remember thinking, is this all really true?--did it happen this way? The older Olivier is very convincing and how did he do it? The film doesn't really offer any explanation. He was also a very adorable character and seductive. The movie also evokes many different emotions based on the situations that happen (I don't want to give away too much info for those reading this review who haven't seen it--don't want to ruin the experience.) Or emotions are evoked from what you also perceive to be happening at the time, from joy, humor, repulsion, outrage, etc. I mean the subject manner covers a lot of territory, though subtely, all relating to the main character, Olivier. Like for instance the relationship between Olivier and his sister....I mean you think what's he doing, but you kinda know otherwise...It is a very touching film that will make you think and feel for the character and the real life one. And since this film was "inspired by real events" as sited in the opening screens, I was left wondering what happened after the ending with the teenaged "Olivier" and his family. Watch it, it's worth your time.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
little red ridinghood's disfunctional family
19 May 2000
By Kate C.
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i don't believe that bad french films exist, and this is the best example. the movie plays on our fear of abandonment and the need for closure in our lives. the pastoral setting of the film barely veils the disfunctions that exist with the main characters. without even the mystery of whether or not the street urchin is the missing link to this family that fell apart after little Olivier disappeared nine years ago, the story is both beautiful and haunting to watch. the characters in an of themselves could have been enough to keep the story moving: the neurotic and obsessive mother, the father who leaves when things get too hard and the daughter who is caught in the middle as she is always idly pushed aside. The ending has a great twist and the first time i saw it i screamed. definately worth catching.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
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13 July 2004
By maxbrod
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Saw this film a few years ago. Haunting, moving, unforgettable. Achieves a perfect modulation of complex emotions and motivations among the characters. Though it's not a plot-driven film in the conventional sense, I will not reveal too much of it, except to say that the film plays ingeniously on our fascination with the idea of the doppelganger. For me, this film shares with Memento, the Christopher Nolan film, a deep interest in the ways in which we will persuade ourselves to believe in something that will enable us to go on in the face of an unbearable loss.
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