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My Father's Glory
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My Father's Glory

1990 · 105 min Adventure Drama
7.3 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Yves Robert

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

Philippe Caubère

Philippe Caubère

Joseph Pagnol

Nathalie Roussel

Nathalie Roussel

Augustine Pagnol

Didier Pain

Didier Pain

Uncle Jules

Thérèse Liotard

Thérèse Liotard

Aunt Rose

Julien Ciamaca

Julien Ciamaca

Marcel Pagnol, 11 years old

Victorien Delamare

Victorien Delamare

Paul Pagnol, 5 years old

Joris Molinas

Joris Molinas

Lili des Bellons

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Benoit Martin

Marcel Pagnol, 5 years old

Paul Crauchet

Paul Crauchet

Edmond des Papillons, aka Mond des Parpaillouns

Pierre Maguelon

Pierre Maguelon

François, father of Lili

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