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Ma Vie En Rose
1997
Seven-year-old Ludovic doesn't want to be a boy anymore, but would love to wake up transformed into a girl. He soon moves into a fantasy world where nothing is what it seems. A Belgian film with French dialogue. Read more
| Starring | Georges Du Fresne, Michele Laroque, Jean-Philippe Ecoffey, Helene Vincent |
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| Director | Alain Berliner |
| Genres | Drama, Gay/Lesbian, World Cinema |
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Ma Vie En Rose
Seven-year-old Ludovic doesn't want to be a boy anymore, but would love to wake up transformed into a girl. He soon moves into a fantasy world where nothing is what it seems. A Belgian film with French dialogue.
| Starring | Georges Du Fresne, Michele Laroque, Jean-Philippe Ecoffey, Helene Vincent |
|---|---|
| Director | Alain Berliner |
| Studio | BLUELIGHT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 25 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama, Gay/Lesbian, World Cinema |
| Language | DVD: French |
| Subtitles | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 10 Nov 2003 Production year: 1997 |
| Format | DVD |
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Critics' reviews (3)
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Both director Alain Berliner and his young star, Georges Du Fresne, make auspicious debuts with this bittersweet tale of sexual confusion and bourgeois prudery. Berliner's clever shifts in colour, as reality intrudes upon the boy's Barbie-doll daydreams, are inspired, and Du Fresne, as the pre-teen convinced he'll eventually become a woman, is so disingenuously trusting that he almost atones for the film's muddled blend of social satire and whimsical fantasy. Prejudices and doubts come and go with unconvincing ease, but mother Michèle Laroque is so delightfully sympathetic that the trite ending has just the right ring of optimism.
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Seven-year-old Ludovic's determined to grow up a girl, which is hard on his family, who face the scorn of locals made... read more on Time Out
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31 out of 31 people found this review helpful
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Magical, stunning, heartwarming - a must see film
Every once in a while there comes a film that turns out to be a complete knock-out. Ma vie en rose is such a film and although the story seems simple (see review above) it is difficult to find words for this cinematic masterpiece. Apart from the stunning performance by George Du Fresne as Ludovic I would also commend the 'child's eye' camera work throughout the film. Seeing the world through the eyes of a 7 year old boy give a unique perspective not only about his perception of the real and the fantasy world but also puts a mirror to the often hypocritical world around him. This is not film you can watch and forget but you may wonder how you managed to miss it until now.
Unfortunately the DVD does not contain any worthwhile extras but the film is worth every second.
If you are still thinking about getting this DVD stop here and order it now! Your life needs this film!
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- ThomasKus from Gloucester
- Posted 16 Feb 2004 19:10
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
I loved this film!
I loved this film. The subtle blend of comedy with real disasters - and the beautiful acting of the boy who would be a girl.
I was entranced by it all and felt for the whole family who encountered and fought the comfortable bourgeoisie.
Redemption comes in fantasy and a workers’ neighbourhood. A very French conclusion! -
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