On his fifteenth birthday a family friend tells Francois a shattering truth that may enable him to develop his own sense of self.  Told through flashbacks, the secret had lain silent, known only to a few, including his mother Tania, his father Maxime, and lifelong family friend Louise.  A very special cast, starring Ludivine Sagnier, “Swimming Pool”; Sam Garbarski, Writer/Director, “Irina Palm” and “Rashevski’s Tango”; Julie Depardieu, “A Very Long Engagement”; Mathieu Amalric, “The Diving Bell & Butterfly” and Cecile DeFrance, “Avenue Montaigne.”

Awards:
César Awards, France, Best Supporting Actress, Julie Depardieu.  Nominated for: Best Film, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Writing, Best Costume Design, Best Actress, Best Editing, Best Music Written for a Film, Best Production Design; Montréal World Film Festival, Grand Prix des Amériques

Festivals:
French Film Festival, Bulgaria Sofia Film Festival; Japan, Festival du Film Français au Japon; Russia, Francophony Film Festival; Canada Vancouver Jewish Film Festival

“Based on Philippe Grimbert's fact-inspired novel, "Un Secret" is
a fine drama that stands as Claude Miller's best in at least a decade.” 
Variety.com

 
There's nothing simplistic about the secret at the centre of this
deeply moving drama. Director Claude Miller has adapted Philippe
Grimbert's biographical novel with art, grace and compassion.”
Urban Cine File.com

Director:  Claude Miller
Writers: Philippe Grimbert, novel; Claude Miller, screenplay
Distributor:  Strand Releasing
Genre:  Drama
Runtime:  105 minutes
Country:  France
Language:  French with/English subtitles
Rating:  Not Rated
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