My Father's Glory (1991)

Movie"A childhood in Provence."
Audience Score
74
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.
DirectorYves Robert
WritersJérôme TonnerreLouis NucéraYves Robert

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:August 1st, 1991
Original Language:French
Production Companies:Gaumont, TF1 Films Production, CNC

Pagnol, Childhood's Memories

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.