My Father's Glory
A childhood in Provence.
1990 · 1h 45m · G
Adventure, Drama
Directed by
Yves Robert
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My Father's Glory
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Yves Robert Director
- Philippe Caubère as Joseph Pagnol
- Nathalie Roussel as Augustine Pagnol
- Didier Pain as Uncle Jules
- Thérèse Liotard as Aunt Rose
- Julien Ciamaca as Marcel Pagnol, 11 years old
- Victorien Delamare as Paul Pagnol, 5 years old
- Joris Molinas as Lili des Bellons
- Benoit Martin as Marcel Pagnol, 5 years old
- Paul Crauchet as Edmond des Papillons, aka Mond des Parpaillouns
- Pierre Maguelon as François, father of Lili
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