
War of the Buttons
Directed by Yves Robert
Produced by Les Productions de la Guéville
A playful, nostalgic comedy about rival gangs of schoolboys engaged in a mock war, grounded in childhood mischief and the bonds of friendship.
For generations, two rival French villages, Longueverne and Velrans, have been at war. But this is no ordinary conflict, for the on-going hostilities are between two armies of young schoolboys. When he is beaten by his father for having lost his buttons, the leader of the Longueverne army, Lebrac, has an idea which will give his side the advantage: next time, he and his brave soldiers will go in battle without their clothes...
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Is War of the Buttons scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is War of the Buttons easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Is War of the Buttons sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Does War of the Buttons end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.
Is War of the Buttons violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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