Marius

Pagnol - The Marseille Trilogy

Screening

FRA | 1931 | 127 mins | dir. Alexander Korda, with Raimu, Pierre Fresnay, Orane Demazis | in French with EN subs | 4K Restoration

Marius is a young man who loves his gruff and good-natured father César, and also Fanny, who sells shells in front of César’s bar. Since his childhood, the desire to run the world inflames him. He doesn’t want to abandon his father, who might die of grief, nor Fanny, who thinks only of him. And yet the sea is there…  Marius is a timeless film that explores the complexities of desire and duty, leaving audiences with a bittersweet reflection on the paths we choose in matters of the heart.

For a full Marseille immersion and to top it all, a free glass of Ricard pastis will be offered from 17.00, courtesy of Pernod Ricard, in the foyer of the French Institute which will be specially dressed for the occasion! Get more flavours from the South with Gazette’s special menu including Marseille’s famous bouillabaisse !