My Father's Glory

My Father's Glory (1990)

La Gloire de mon Père

A childhood in Provence.

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.

Date of release
1990-08-29
TMDB
7.3 / 10 (345)
Runtime
1h 45m
Genres
Adventure, Drama
Director
Yves Robert

Casting

  • Philippe Caubère — Joseph Pagnol
  • Nathalie Roussel — Augustine Pagnol
  • Didier Pain — Uncle Jules
  • Thérèse Liotard — Aunt Rose
  • Julien Ciamaca — Marcel Pagnol, 11 years old
  • Victorien Delamare — Paul Pagnol, 5 years old
  • Joris Molinas — Lili des Bellons
  • Benoit Martin — Marcel Pagnol, 5 years old
  • Paul Crauchet — Edmond des Papillons, aka Mond des Parpaillouns
  • Pierre Maguelon — François, father of Lili
  • Michel Modo — Postman
  • Jean Rougerie — Bergougnas, secondhand dealer

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