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This film set on the beaches of Brittany, is an engaging story that shows the pleasure and pain of adolcence. During the summer of 1958 two sisters, 13 and 8, are too much for their governess too handle. There spirited antics take them from pranks to real trouble. But neither of the girls are ready for the path that their mother has chosen. Diane Kurys did a wounderful job directing this film.

Coming of age adventure at Brittany's Beaches...
During the late 50s Frédérique and Sophie, two sisters 13 and eight years old, are sent with a governess to spend their summer in Brittany. Their parents never disclose why they are not going to Brittany with them, but the secret cannot be kept from the children. As the film unfolds the children commit several shenanigans when failing parental supervision surrounds them, however, one day Frédérique trips on the secret of why the parents did not come with them to Brittany it changes her view of life. C'est La Vie is an interesting "coming of age" film where the audience follows the summer of two young girls containing friends, love, adventure, and betrayal. The story intrigues through humor and tragedy, which ends up being a pleasing cinematic experience. ... Read more

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Patrice Chereau, the acclaimed French director of opera and theater, follows his grand period drama Queen Margot with this gorgeous but jagged portrait of dysfunctional adults and broken relationships in contemporary Paris. A group of old acquaintances whose friendships have become strained over the years reunite for the funeral of their mentor. Chereau drops us in the midst of things from the opening moments, leaving us to sort out the layered editing and rich soundtrack while catching up with a story that keeps leaping forward. The widescreen film is shot with a handheld camera, and the jittery, nervous energy and abrupt editing wind up the already tense atmosphere. But even as Chereau eases up from the uncomfortably in-your-face intimacy of the claustrophobic opening scenes on the train, emotions ooze like open wounds and unresolved conflicts bubble over. Former French idol Jean-Louis Trintignant, who has aged into an awesomely understated performer and a fascinating screen presence, leads a cast of edgy young actors, including Queen Margot stars Vincent Perez (as a depressed transsexual) and Pascal Greggory (as the group's tentative spokesman). It's a sharp, intelligent, restless film that recalls such recent French dramas as Late August, Early September and My Sex Life (or How I Got into an Argument). It doesn't offer any clear story or easy resolution, just a messy but potent portrait of the crossed lives of adults still looking for themselves. --Sean Axmaker ... Read more

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The Nanny is a galvanic, profound and often shocking film about family ties.

At the dawn of the 20th century, a Professor and his wife bear a child.But the mother cannot supply milk - or even love - to the child.So the professor hires an illiterate country girl as a wet nurse and a nanny.An explosive situation develops between the professor, the mother, the nanny, and the child.
This powerful film was directed by Marco Bellocchio.Bellocchio and Daniela Ceselli wrote the screenplay after a story by Luigi Pirandello.Bellocchio is widely acclaimed as a daring provocateur of sexual mores, as in such films as DEVIL IN THE FLESH.THE NANNYfurther cements his reputation.But THE NANNYis much more than mere provocation - it is also sensitive, intelligent, and wise. END

O'Halloran, Brian - Character: Clerk
Lauren, Dyanna - Character: Herself
Moby - Character: Excalibur
Smith, Joe - Character: Joe
Creech, Grace - Character: Grace
Ave, Jonathan - Character: FBI Guy
Urich, Christian - Character: Christian ... Read more