Philippe Muyl
Author
Language
Mandarin
Description
In The Nightingale, Zhigen (Bao Tian Li) honors the request of his late wife by going back to his home town to free his bird, his sole companion in his senior years. He expected to go on this journey alone but he has been entrusted with Renxing (Xin Yi Yang), his granddaughter, a young spoiled city girl from Beijing, while her parents are out of town. This constraint becomes a welcome diversion on his mission. During this journey at the edge of traditional...
Publisher
World Wide Motion Pictures Corporation
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Accompanied by his granddaughter (Xin Yi Yang) and his pet bird, a widower (Baotian Li) leaves Beijing to return to his native village in this heartwarming family drama.. Nominated for Best Narrative Feature at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.. "Well acted and beautifully photographed, the movie offers a window into both modern urban and traditional Chinese life." - Nick Dent, Daily Telegraph. "A gentle tale ... [and] very sweet family...
Publisher
First Run Features
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
Français
Description
Legendary actor Michel Serrault stars as Julien, an ornery butterfly collector. When eight-year-old Elsa moves in next door, she adopts Julien as her grandpa. When Julien travels to the Alps on an expedition, he discovers an uninvited guest - Elsa!
