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Un pique-nique chez Osiris
The year is 1898. Héloïse, 9 years old, comes from a family belonging to the anti-Dreyfus and anti-Semitic Parisian high bourgeoisie. In a spirit of revolt, she begins a love affair with Maxime, a young Jewish journalist. During a terrible quarrel with her father, the latter suffers a stroke and dies. To get her away from Maxime, her mother Mathilde and her cousin Olympe take Héloïse on a trip to the Orient. After Cairo and the Pyramids, they go up the Nile and cross the desert in a caravan.
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Plot Summary
This French comedy-drama follows the lives of several characters brought together by chance during a picnic at Osiris, a park known for its unusual atmosphere. As they share food and conversation, hidden desires and unexpected revelations come to the surface, leading to a series of comical and poignant interactions.
Critical Reception
While specific widespread critical reviews for "Un pique-nique chez Osiris" are scarce in English-language databases, French reviews generally noted its charming, albeit somewhat light, portrayal of everyday life and relationships. The film was seen as a pleasant, character-driven piece with good performances from its lead actors.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its gentle humor and relatable characters.
Appreciated for its observational style of storytelling.
Seen as a charming, if not groundbreaking, slice-of-life film.
Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not readily available for this film.
Fun Fact
The film's title, 'Un pique-nique chez Osiris' (A Picnic at Osiris), refers to a fictional park setting that becomes a symbolic meeting ground for the characters' interwoven lives.
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