12th April 2001

These Foolish Things
(Daddy Nostalgie)

Director: Bertrand Tavernier

France, 1990

Run Time: 105 minutes, Certificate: ,
Genre: Drama, Language: French, English

Synopsis:

Dirk Bogarde's final leading role was as an ex-pat Englishman in this poignant drama, set in the Cote d'Azur villa occupied by him and his distant French wife. Stuck down by a serious illness, his estranged daughter (Jane Birkin) visits, provoking recollections, recriminations and ultimately, reconciliation.

Average score 7.12

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