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Le Gloire de Mon Pere - beautiful tale in the hills of Provence

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5 Sep 30th, 2009 

4 Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful

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Superb scenery coupled with a happy and heartwarming tale .

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None !

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This is probably one of my favourite films of all time, and if you are looking for something heartwarming with stunning scenery, then this is the film for you.
The film is based on Marcel Pagnol's childhood holidays in the hills of Provence, and recounts boyhood friendships, adventures and family bonding. The setting is absolutely stunning, (you can almost smell the garrigue!), no silly special effects needed here, and if you are a Francophile, you will love the Provencal hills and ancient village of La Trieille.

The actors do an admirable job of portraying 19th century family life in rural France, but as with other reviewers, i agree that it is a little sugar coated. However, this doesn't distract from a beautiful and nostagic film, that will cheer up the gloomiest of UK winter evenings, and i heartily recommend it. Do follow it up with the second film, 'Le Chateau de Ma Mere', which was filmed in the same location and follows young Marcel's adventures.
 

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TheHairyGodmother 01.10.2009 19:59

nice review

sunmeilan 30.09.2009 17:31

I really want to see this - one of my favourite books.

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