March 21ST
Le Gamin au Velo
Dir: Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne
2011, 87 mins, Belgium/France/Italy Cert 12
The Dardenne brothers’ film making is known for its social
realist grit. The kid with the bike is a troubled and angry
11 year old, Cyril, desperate to find his father who left him
at a children’s home. A local hairdresser, Samantha,
takes him in, puts up with his bad behavior, and gives him
the trust and love that has so far been lacking in his life.
We would like to say ‘and they all lived happily ever after’
but ……….!!
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