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My Name is Victor
No one knows, or is ever likely to know how many disabled or handicapped relatives have been hidden from the outside world in attics and basements over the years. In this wry comedy, Basile is an eleven-year old boy living in a rural French town (along with his mother) with his grandparents. He has the usual boyish adventures in town, punctuated with odd goings-on brought about by events which take place in his grandfather's crocodile farm. However, there is a deep rivalry between his grandmother and her wheelchair-bound half-sister, Cecile, who has kept hidden from the world (and her family), and has lived in the attic for decades. Basile eventually feels the wrongness of her situation and feels that he may be the reincarnation of Victor, Cecile's long-lost lover. Eventually things come to a head in a confrontation which provides the town gossips with material for years to come.
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Plot Summary
Victor, a man with a dark past, is released from prison and attempts to reintegrate into society. However, his past continues to haunt him, drawing him back into a world of crime and violence. He struggles to escape the cycle and find redemption, but the forces pulling him back are powerful.
Critical Reception
My Name Is Victor received a mixed reception from critics. While some praised John Hurt's performance, others found the film to be predictable and lacking in originality. It did not achieve significant commercial success.
What Reviewers Say
John Hurt delivers a compelling performance as the troubled protagonist.
The film's narrative is considered somewhat formulaic and predictable.
Despite a strong lead, the overall impact is diminished by a lack of innovative storytelling.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'My Name Is Victor' are scarce, but available comments suggest a divided opinion, with some appreciating the dramatic intensity and Hurt's acting, while others found it unmemorable.
Fun Fact
Despite being released in 1993, the film has received very limited distribution and critical attention, making it a relatively obscure entry in John Hurt's extensive filmography.
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