
Claude is a Jew. Because of the risks of an arrest (France is occupied by the Nazis), his parents send him away to an elderly couple in the country. Pepe, the husband, is a Petain supporter and a anti-Semite, but he does not know about Claude's religion. The film is the story of their growing mutual affection.... (Full plot summary below)
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Claude is a Jew. Because of the risks of an arrest (France is occupied by the Nazis), his parents send him away to an elderly couple in the country. Pepe, the husband, is a Petain supporter and a anti-Semite, but he does not know about Claude's religion. The film is the story of their growing mutual affection.
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| Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertA heart-warming movie that showcases one of the last performances of the great Michel Simon. |
| Seattle TimesJeff ShannonYou're unaware of the film's power until the ending (well-earned and happy) hits you with an unexpected well of emotion. |
| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzGreatly enhanced by the virtuoso performance of the 72-year-old Michel Simon. |
| Time OutGilbert AdairThe film's good humour and discretion, plus Simon's virtuoso performance, make it never less than watchable. |
| Groucho ReviewsPeter CanaveseA story that hasn't gone out of style....Perhaps Berri spoke for himself through the old man's self-summation: 'I don't have a church bell for a heart, but I respect life.' |
| Film InquiryLee JuttonRefreshingly free of bloodshed and bombast, Berri's film proves that you don't need to depict the visceral horrors of World War II onscreen to drive home the lasting impact it had on everyday people. |
| Village VoiceLeslie CamhiSome may find Berri's portrait of provincial France and its prejudices too loving, but it has the ring of a truth that escapes ideologies. |
| User ReviewAlexandra LBrilliant, fun, cute, and powerful message. I love this movie. |
| User ReviewWilliam RWhat a fabulous film! If your into older films, this one you have to see. A great performance by Michel Simon. |
| User ReviewChristy WMichel Simon's best performance! My favorite curmudgeon. Also, Claude Berri's short Le Poule is undoubtedly my favorite thing ever put to film. |