La Gloire de Mon Père (1990)

Description

Based on the childhood memioirs of Marcel Pagnol, author of Jean de Florette and Manon des Sources, La Gloire de Mon Pere and its, sequel Le Chateau de Ma Mere are two of the greatest and most successful French films ever made. An adult Marcel nostaligically recalls one idyllic summer spent with his family in the hills of Provence. A love affair with lhe country began and during those perfect days he found new respect for his school teacher father as he adapted to life, away from the city. La Gloire de Mon Pere, is filled with warmth, humour and love for bygone days of youth. It is one of cinema's finest celebrations of childhood.