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Les souvenirs streaming

2014 Movie France Drama, Comedy 96 min
By: Jean-Paul Rouve With: Chantal Lauby, William Lebghil, Michel Blanc, Mathieu Spinosi, Annie Cordy

Romain, 23, is the watchman of a small Paris hotel. He does not know it yet but he is about to become a novelist... Madeleine is six decades older than him. She is his grandmother. Surprisingly enough, the age gap does not mean a thing for them: they mesh like magic. It looks as if they were born the same day. One day, Madeleine escapes from the nursing home where she has been placed against her will by her sons (one of whom, Michel, is Romain's father). Romain asks his employer for a leave and joins her in Etretat. Both have a wonderful day in the town of Madeleine's youth...

Filmium rating
68%

Mood

Heartwarming
Light
Nostalgic
Reflective
Touching

Cast & Crew

Jean-Paul Rouve
David Foenkinos
Mathieu Spinosi
Annie Cordy
Michel Blanc
Chantal Lauby
William Lebghil
Audrey Lamy
Annie Cordy (Madeleine)
Ensemble Cast
Jean-Paul Rouve (Director)
Yves Bigot (Critic)

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Dialogue-Driven
Intimate
Intimate Framing
Naturalistic
Warm Lighting

Narrative Structure

Linear
Slice-Of-Life

Pace

Deliberate
Moderate
Reflective
Relaxed
Slow-Paced
Steady

Runtime

Feature-Length

Soundtrack

French Music
Original Score

Style

Character-Driven
Cinematic
Comedy-Drama
Realistic

Time-Period

2010S
Contemporary

Central Conflict

Aging
Family Reconciliation
Personal Growth

Characters

Family Members
Madeleine
Roman Esnart

Ending

Acceptance
Bittersweet
Goodbye

Historical Context

2010S
Contemporary

Key Plot Points

Family Reunion
Grandmother Runs Away
Rediscovery Of Youth

Plot

Family Dynamics
Intergenerational Relationships
Journey
Personal Growth
Retirement

Setting

Family Home
Normandy
Retirement Home

Shooting Location

Normandy
Retirement Home

Theme

Aging
Aging And Mortality
Family Bonds
Family Dynamics
Nostalgia
Self-Discovery

Genre

Comedy
Drama
Family

Audiences

Adults
Drama Lovers
Family
French Cinema Enthusiasts

Titles

Memories
The Memories

Reception

Audience Praise
Award Nomination
César Nomination
Festival Screenings
Positive Reviews

Production Countries

France

Release Year

2014
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