Thursday 30th June 2011
6.30pm pre-screening drinks and nibbles
7.00pm film screens
Father of my Children
**** Margaret ***.5 David
ABC's At the Movies
Grégoire Canvel (Louis-Do de Lencquesaing) has it all – a wife and three delightful daughters he adores and a stimulating job that he's devoted to; he's a film producer. Discovering new talent and developing projects is what drives and fulfills him.
On the surface Grégoire seems invincible, maintaining humour and charm as he juggles the never-ending demands of his company with his domestic responsibilities. But passion can also lead to obstinacy, and when Grégoire's reserves - financial and emotional - reach a dramatic tipping point, his beautiful wife Sylvia (Chiara Caselli) and children share in the repercussions...
Winner of the Special Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, director Mia Hanson-Løve's compassionate drama reaffirms her status as one of the most exciting young talents to emerge from France in recent memory. Engaging, restrained and profoundly moving, Father Of My Children offers a rare insight into the joys and challenges of family life, yet is also a must-see experience for anyone with an interest in - or love for - the world of cinema.
Trailer
http://www.abc.net.au/atthemovies/txt/s2970923.htm
Classification: M
Duration: 110 mins
Genre: Drama, Family
Director: Mia Hansen-Love
Lead actor: Louis-Do de Lencquesaing
Cast: Chiara Caselli, Alice de Lencqueasaing, Alice Gautier, Manelle Driss, Eric Elmosnino, Sandrine Dumas
Producer: Oliver Damian, Philippe Martin, David Thion
Screenplay: Mia Hansen-Love
Music: Pascal Auffray
Distributor: Palace Films
Language: French
Country: France
