Summaries

A semi-literate and lonely odd-job man bonds with a much older and well-read woman.

The prolific and beloved actor Gérard Depardieu stars as a simple semi-literate gardener coming from a harsh past when a chance friendship with a fragile sophisticated well-read old woman draws him into a much gentler environment where he remembers every word. Makes you think of Forrest Gump a la française. His girlfriend does not understand what is happening and his friends laugh at him.—berthine

Details

Keywords
  • visual impairment
  • reference to the world health organization
  • reference to louis xvi
  • reference to albert camus
  • loss of eyesight
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Release date Jun 1, 2010
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin France
Language French Flemish
Filming locations Pons, Charente-Maritime, France
Production companies France 3 Cinéma ICE3 K.J.B. Production

Box office

Gross US & Canada $666557
Opening weekend US & Canada $20900
Gross worldwide $17107143

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 22m
Color Color
Sound mix DTS Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 2.35 : 1

Synopsis

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