C'EST LA VIE (1990)

During the late 50s Frédérique and Sophie, two sisters 13 and eight years old, are sent with a governess to spend their summer in Brittany.   Their parents never disclose why they are not going to Brittany with them, but the secret cannot be kept from the children.  As the film unfolds the children commit several shenanigans when failing parental supervision surrounds them, however, one day Frédérique trips on the secret of why the parents did not come with them to Brittany it changes her view of life.  C'est La Vie is an interesting "coming of age" film where the audience follows the summer of  two young girls containing friends, love, adventure, and betrayal.  The story intrigues through humor and tragedy, which ends up being a pleasing cinematic experience.

DIRECTED BY

Diane Kurys

COUNTRY

France

REVIEWED
3/19/2003
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