Feature film, 1h44, 2003

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Director: Julie Bertuccelli

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Starring: Esther Gorintin, Nino Khomasuridze, Dinara Drukarova

Written by: Julie Bertuccelli, Roger Bohbot, Bernard Renucci

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Synopsis:

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The one joy in the lives of a mother and daughter comes from the regular letters sent to them from Paris from the family's adored son, Otar. When the daughter finds out that Otar has died suddenly, she tries to conceal the truth from her mother, changing the course of their lives forever.

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Awards & Festivals:

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Cannes Film Festival 2003: Grand prix de la Semaine de la critique internationale. César 2004: Best first feature. Nominated for Best screenplay Cesar and Promising Young Female Cesar. Prix Michel d'Ornano, Deauville. Prix Marguerite Duras. Festival de Montréal Best screenplay price. Mention spéciale du jury FIPRESCI, Vienna. Prix Michel Simon pour Dinara Drukarova. Prix de la Critique française : meilleur french feature. Grand prix du festival de Tromso (Norvège). Best french screenplay Lumières price.

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Partners: 

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In coproduction with Arte France Cinéma

Entre Chien et Loup et Studio 99. Canal + - CNC (Avance sur Recettes) – Eurimages – Procirep – APCVL - Communauté Française de Belgique – RTBF – ACE –Emergence – Sopadin - Fondation Beaumarchais.

 

Theatrical french release: 2003

 

French distribution: Haut et Court
International sales: Celluloid Dreams