Un jeu d'enfant
Un jeu d'enfant

Un jeu d'enfant

1990Movie95 minFrench

During the war in 1941, Antoine, 9, lived with his grandparents in Gironde. His mother prefers to keep him away in the free zone, with his cousins, where he discovers a more rigorous world.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Pascal AubierGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A wealthy, aging man withdraws from his family and societal obligations to engage in a peculiar, child-like game. As his isolation deepens, the boundaries between reality and his constructed world begin to blur, leading to profound existential questions about life, meaning, and connection. His estranged wife and adult children grapple with his eccentric behavior, unaware of the true depth of his internal struggle.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its unconventional narrative and Michel Piccoli's compelling performance. However, some found its abstract nature and deliberate pacing challenging.

What Reviewers Say

  • Michel Piccoli delivers a memorable performance as a man lost in his own world.
  • The film's artistic and abstract approach is both intriguing and potentially alienating.
  • A thought-provoking exploration of isolation and the nature of reality.

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The film's minimalist approach and ambiguous narrative are characteristic of director Pascal Aubier's independent filmmaking style.

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