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The Son of Gascogne (1995)

The Son of Gascogne (1995)
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This gentle French comedy has a meandering plotline as it traces the exploits of a young man recognized as a the son of a star. The main protagonist is 23-year old Harvey who works as the guide for a group of Georgian singers who have a Paris gig. He is interested in Dinara, the 18-year old interpreter for the group. While in a restaurant, they encounter Marco Garciano who tells them he played the small lad in Crin blanc, a classic French film. He is really a half-time chauffeur and con-artist. Marco tells Harvey that he is the son of Gascogne, the father of the New Wave, and close friend and inspiration to many directors between 1958 and 1962. Marco tries to prove his point by taking Harvey and Dinara to meet some former French film impresarios. They see Alexandra Stewart and Bernadette Lafont. They also meet Claude Chabrol while he eats lunch. They meet many more including director Michel Deville. All they meet are convinced that Harvey is indeed Gascogne's son. Many of the female stars claim to be his mother. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

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Starring:
Jean-Claude DreyfusGrégoire Colin, (more)
Director(s):
Pascal Aubier
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
NR
Format(s):
DVD
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This gentle French comedy has a meandering plotline as it traces the exploits of a young man recognized as a the son of a star. The main protagonist is 23-year old Harvey who works as the guide for a group of Georgian singers who have a Paris gig. He is interested in Dinara, the 18-year old interpreter for the group. While in a restaurant, they encounter Marco Garciano who tells them he played the small lad in Crin blanc, a classic French film. He is really a half-time chauffeur and con-artist. Marco tells Harvey that he is the son of Gascogne, the father of the New Wave, and close friend and inspiration to many directors between 1958 and 1962. Marco tries to prove his point by taking Harvey and Dinara to meet some former French film impresarios. They see Alexandra Stewart and Bernadette Lafont. They also meet Claude Chabrol while he eats lunch. They meet many more including director Michel Deville. All they meet are convinced that Harvey is indeed Gascogne's son. Many of the female stars claim to be his mother. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
106 mins

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Director(s):
Pascal Aubier
Writer(s):
Patrick ModianoPascal Aubier
Producer(s):
Daniel Vaissaire
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
NR
Categories:
Comedy
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Keith G.

A sweet, whimsical, slightly absurd French comedy. A young tour guide is spotted as the unknown son of a famous dead New Wave film maker. While he is skeptical at first, he never did know his own father, so who knows? And suddenly a world of artists, actresses, etc. open up to him, as he finds himself in what might be a complete fiction. This garnered critical reaction all over the spectrum, though mostly positive, some raves. I can see with funny and clever, but I am not sure I buy it as the deep work of art that some see. Still, I would be happy to re-visit.

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