My Mother’s Castle

Pagnol - The Hills of Provence Trilogy

Screening

FRA | 1990 | 98 mins | dir. Yves Robert, with Philippe Caubère, Nathalie Roussel, Jean Carmet, Jean Rochefort | in French with EN subs | 8+ | Cert. U | 35 mm print

Every weekend the Pagnol family faces a very long walk under the hot sun to be able to spend two days in their lovely La Treille. Shortcuts across private estates make the task more bearable. Until one day, a stubborn caretaker catches them trespassing. Years later, Marcel buys a land with a castle and realises it is the very one his mother was so afraid of cutting across.

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 !