La gloire de mon père

"A childhood in Provence."

Aug 1 1991 G 1h 45m
Adventure, Biography, Drama

Raised by his science teacher father, Joseph Pagnol, and seamstress mother Augustine, young Marcel grows up during the turn of the century in awe of his rationalist dad. When the family takes a summer vacation in the countryside, Marcel becomes friends with Lili, who teaches him about rural life.

Plot

A young boy's life in turn-of-the-century France. Marcel, witnesses the success of his teacher father, as well as the success of his arrogant Uncle Jules. Marcel and family spend their summer vacation in a cottage in Provence, and Marcel befriends a local boy who teaches him the secrets of the hills in Provence.

Written by

Louis Nucéra, Marcel Pagnol, Yves Robert

Directed by

Yves Robert

Cast

Philippe Caubère, Nathalie Roussel, Didier Pain

Crew

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Production Countries

France

Production Companies

TF1 Films Production, CNC, Gaumont

Languages

, Français

Awards

2 wins & 5 nominations total

Trailers
My Father's Glory Trailer 1991
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