La famille Bélier (2014) 7.4
A girl, who lives with her deaf parents, discovers that she has the gift of singing. Director:Eric Lartigau |
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La famille Bélier (2014) 7.4
A girl, who lives with her deaf parents, discovers that she has the gift of singing. Director:Eric Lartigau |
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Karin Viard | ... |
Gigi Bélier
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François Damiens | ... |
Rodolphe Bélier
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Eric Elmosnino | ... |
Fabien Thomasson
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Louane Emera | ... |
Paula Bélier
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Roxane Duran | ... |
Mathilde
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Ilian Bergala | ... |
Gabriel Chevignon
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Luca Gelberg | ... |
Quentin Bélier
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Mar Sodupe | ... |
Mademoiselle Dos Santos
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Stéphan Wojtowicz | ... |
Lapidus - le maire
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Jérôme Kircher | ... |
Le docteur Pugeot
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Bruno Gomila | ... |
Rossigneux
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Véronique Poulain | ... |
La cliente du marché
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Philippe Dusseau | ... |
Le président du jury
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Clémence Lassalas | ... |
Karène
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Melchior Lebeaut | ... |
L'élève binoclard
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The Béliers are ordinary people: Rodolphe and Gigi are married, have two children and run their farm for a living. Ordinary people? Well, almost... since three of them, Dad, Mum and their son Quentin, are deaf. Which is not the case of the boy's big sister, Paula. And not only can she speak but her music teacher scouts her beautiful voice as well. He offers her to sit for the entrance exam of the Maîtrise de Radio France, a vocal elite choir in Paris. Her parents, who rely on her as their ears and mouth in the outside world, take the news badly. Paula, who hates the idea of betraying her parents and her brother, goes through a painful dilemma... Written by Guy Bellinger
The Béliers are a pretty different family. They're deaf and mute. They live in the countryside and they are a loving family with two children. With one caveat: their daughter is their ears and voice.
As French cinema goes, this film is at its best. The performances, and the whole idea behind the film is so deep and so original, it will make you think twice about life.
It's pretty difficult for me to strain myself on accolades and praise. The writers, the director, the crew and each and every actor on this piece are a team out of the ordinary. I mean, a film like this is what makes film making and story telling worth it. As it happens more often than not, French cinema is on the top list of the best films in the world. Sadly for those who expect lots of action, the French rarely oblige. They go deep into the soul of their characters. This is not a cute film, this is a serious work of art that transcends beliefs, races and countries. I would put it as one of those films not to be missed. Chapeau!