A Secret
François, a Jewish boy living in post-World War II Paris, puzzles together his parents’ past and discovers a secret within his ordinary family as they are caught up in forces beyond their control. Claude Miller’s adaptation of Philippe Grimbert’s 2004 novel, “Un Secret,” won the Grand Prix of the Americas at the 2007 Montreal Film Festival.
Sponsors:
Air France, Center for Western European Studies, University of Washington, Consulate General of France, San Francisco, TV5 Monde
Cast & Crew
Director: Claude Miller
Producer: Yves Marmion
Editor: Véronique Lange
Screenwriter: Claude Miller, Natalie Carter, based on the novel by Philippe Grimbert
Cinematographer: Gérard de Battista
Awards: Montreal 2007 (Grand Prize)
César Awards 2008 (Best Supporting Actress)
Music: Zbigniew Preisner
Principal Cast: Cécile de France, Ludivine Sagnier, Mathieu Amalric, Julie Depardieu, Patrick Bruel
Filmography: Little Lili (2003); Betty Fisher and Other Stories (2001); The Little Thief (1998); Charlotte and Lulu (1985); The Best Way to Walk (1976)
US Distributor: Strand Releasing
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A Secret, Jun 07, 2008
By Nida Onay
“Best movie I have seen in a long time! Actual stories are told in between the lines. Great cast, unique style of story telling and a good story.I loved the use of black and white for today, and the color for the past time. What better way to tell this story...”
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