Promise at Dawn La promesse de l'aube
From his childhood in Poland to his adolescence in Nice to his years as a student in Paris and his tough training as a pilot during World War II, this epic drama tells the romantic story of Romain Gary, one of the most famous French novelists and sole writer to have won the Goncourt Prize for French literature two times.
Nominated for four Cesar Awards, including Best Actress (Charlotte Gainsbourg) and Best Adapted Screenplay.
"This offbeat, literary biopic... is charming, funny, suspenseful and ultimately moving." - Hannah Brown, The Jerusalem Post
Running Time
131 mins
Year
2018
Kanopy ID
6638389
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Comments (3)
Wonderful poetic story, powerful mother son relationship through the horrors of European wars, excellent acting!
Charlotte Gainsbourg is perfect in the role of an extremely possessive mother, borderline crazy. Pierre NIney is excellent as the adult Gary. The film is too slow however.
An unusual and very powerful movie.