Translating as 'My Mothers Castle', the film 'Le Chateau de Ma Mere', made in 1990, is the second film adaptation of Marcel Pagnol's childhood memoirs set in early 20th century France. It would be best to first watch the preceding film 'La Gloire de Mon Pere' which sets the scene and characterisations but it is not essential. In fact, if you had a choice which of the two films to watch I would recommend this one above the other. Where as 'La Gloire ... ...pace of 'Le Chateau de Ma Mere' is faster paced with a more involving plot. ~Who was Marcel Pagnol?~
For those of you not familiar (and who have not read my previous 'La Gloire de Mon Pere' review), Marcel Pagnol was a French film maker and novelist born in 1895. You may best know him as the author of 'L'eau de Collines' which was adapted into the popular 1980's films 'Jean de Florette' and 'Manon des Sources' starring Gerard Depardieu and Yves ...
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