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Father of my children (Le père de mes enfants) (M) 108 mins
Rating Advice:Mature Themes
Opening:26 August 2010
Genre:Drama
Origin:France
Subtitles:English
Director:Mia Hansen-Løve
Cast:Chiara Caselli, Louis-Do de Lencquesaing, Alice de Lencquesaing
Distributor:Palace Films
Awards:
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****4 stars!.. Margaret Pomeranz [ABC] |
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Winner Special Jury Prize Cannes 2010 |
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Synopsis:
Grégoire Canvel (Louis-Do de Lencquesaing) has everything a man could want: a wife he loves, three delightful children and his dream job. He is a film producer and discovering talented film makers and developing films that fit his conception of the cinema - free and true to life - is precisely his reason for living.
His job is demanding and Grégoire devotes almost all of his time and energy to his work. Although he spends weekends with his family at their house in the country - gentle interludes away from the hustle-and-bustle of metropolitan life - even these precious moments are often interrupted by demanding directors and concerned investors.
While Grégoire's very presence commands admiration and his exceptional charisma leads many to believe he is invincible, the future of his prestigious production company, Moon Films, is in doubt. Too many productions, too many risks, too many debts. While storm clouds are gathering, Grégoire powers through at all costs. But he is soon forced to face the facts; the end of Moon Films and, in a word, failure. What follows this realisation are the consequences of one gamble too many, and a series of events which will change the lives of his family forever.
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