My Father's Glory

At the turn of the twentieth century, 11-year-old Marcel (Julien Ciamaca) accompanies his parents, Joseph (Philippe Caubère) and Augustine (Nathalie Roussel), on a life-changing holiday to the Provence countryside. During these magical summer months, he befriends a local boy, who shares with him the secrets of the rugged hills, while learning newfound respect for his gentle schoolmaster father.

Based on the bestselling memoirs of French novelist, playwright and filmmaker Marcel Pagnol (the acclaimed author of Jean de Florette and Manon of the Spring), MY FATHER’S GLORY is an “enchanting” and “seductively scenic” (The New York Times) tribute to the lasting memories of childhood.

"The movie is nostalgic. The narrator reminds us about the love of nature. It also reminds us of our childhood, of friends we had to leave behind to be with our families. The film also demonstrates our admiration for our parents and the partings with the things we love. My Father’s Glory is a film memoir that is as breathtaking as the hills where it was set and an incredible French story." - Video Librarian