My Father's Glory

My Father's Glory

A childhood in Provence.

Directed by Yves Robert

Produced by Gaumont, TF1 Films Production

1990105 min7.3 / 10

A tender, nostalgic memoir of childhood wonder and rural discovery in turn-of-the-century Provence, suffused with warmth and the beauty of formative friendships.

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.

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  • Is My Father's Glory easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.

  • Does My Father's Glory end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is My Father's Glory violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is My Father's Glory scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is My Father's Glory sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

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