A young boy's life in turn-of-the-century France. Marcel witnesses the success of his teacher father, as well as the success of his arrogant Uncle Jules. Marcel and family spend their summer vacation in a cottage in Provence, and Marcel befriends a local boy who teaches him the secrets of the hills in Provence.
What strikes me about this film, early on, is the socialist teacher speaking such blasphemy as a 10-hour day and 6-day work week. The way the children react is pretty amusing, especially when we look back in hindsight. If I am not mistaken, the French have even more lenient working laws than America does.
What strikes me about this film, early on, is the socialist teacher speaking such blasphemy as a 10-hour day and 6-day work week. The way the children react is pretty amusing, especially when we look back in hindsight. If I am not mistaken, the French have even more lenient working laws than America does.