A Wonderful Spell
Set in the summer of 1942 during WWII, the film traces the trajectory of simple people thrown into extraordinary lives, revealing the heart-warming flame of hope and humanity that endures, even in times of war and dispair. As young Julien, his family and a group of friends traverse the French countryside after fleeing the institution they called home, Julien must deal with his father's extreme violence and his mother's rosy fantasies and once again form a family that society tries to forget.
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A Wonderful Spell
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 7, 2004
Runtime
1h 50m
Genres
Drama
User Score
56%
Original Title
Folle embellie
Production Companies
ARP Sélection, Ad Libitum, Les Films de la Croisade, Tarantula, imX Communications
Director
Dominique Cabrera
Description
Set in the summer of 1942 during WWII, the film traces the trajectory of simple people thrown into extraordinary lives, revealing the heart-warming flame of hope and humanity that endures, even in times of war and dispair. As young Julien, his family and a group of friends traverse the French countryside after fleeing the institution they called home, Julien must deal with his father's extreme violence and his mother's rosy fantasies and once again form a family that society tries to forget.
