THE SECRET OF THE GRAIN
La graine et le mulet

One of the most outstanding and critically acclaimed French films of the year comes from celebrated director Abdellatif Kechiche, whose L'esquive stormed the Cesars in 2005 (winning four awards including Best Film). This new drama - a touching and resoundingly humanistic story set in a small harbour in the southeast of France - cements his reputation.

We are introduced to 61-year-old Slimane, who has been left demoralised after being laid off from his job of 35 years at the local shipyard. Deciding to pursue his long cherished dream of opening a cous-cous restaurant, he begins the considerable task of persuading those around him, including his family, that the venture has a future.

A grand film about ordinary people, Kechiche's creation is a slow-burning drama drenched with humanity. Comparisons to the classic neo-realism cinema of Renoir and Casavettes are thoroughly deserved. Not to be missed.

France 2007 – Drama [151 mins]
Director: Abdellatif Kechiche
With: Sabine Quazani, Mohamed Benaddeslem

Winner – Louis Delluc 2007 – Best French Film of the Year
Winner - Special Jury Prize – 2007 Venice Film Festival
4 Cesar Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Young Female Hope (Hafsia Herzi)
5 Cesar Nominations inc. Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay

Rating: (M)

Sessions

FILMS

PARIS
13m2
AFTER HIM
THE AGE OF MAN
ANNA M
A SECRET
CHRYSALIS
COULD THIS BE LOVE?
CRIME INSIDERS
THE DINNER GUEST (PG)
FLIGHT OF THE RED BALLOON (PG)
GOTTA DANCE!
HAVE MERCY ON US ALL
THE HOUSE
IN MOM'S HEAD
INTIMATE ENEMIES
LOVE SONGS
MOLIERE (PG)
ODETTE TOULEMONDE
THE PRICE TO PAY
THE SECRET OF THE GRAIN (M)
TRIVIAL
UV
WAITING FOR SOMEONE
WATER LILIES
WICKED WEEKEND
THE YEAR AFTER

DOCUMENTARIES

ANIMALS IN LOVE
IN ANOTHER PLACE
LET'S SAY...


FAMILY

AZUR & ASMAR
BIG CITY

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