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Café de Flore (2011)

"Healing a broken heart isn't easy. Sometimes it takes a lifetime...or two."

6.820112h 1mFR
DramaRomance

Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée

Rating

6.8/10

Runtime

2h 1m

Language

FR

Release

November 17, 2011

Director

Jean-Marc Vallée

Official Trailer

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Overview

Jacqueline is a young mother living in 1960s Paris with her disabled son Laurent. Abandoned by her husband, Jacqueline sacrifices everything to care for her son and vows to give Laurent a “normal” life full of happiness. Antoine, is a successful DJ in present day Montreal who seems to have it all: a...

Cast

Vanessa Paradis

Vanessa Paradis

Jacqueline

Kevin Parent

Kevin Parent

Antoine Godin

Hélène Florent

Hélène Florent

Carole

Evelyne Brochu

Evelyne Brochu

Rose

Marin Gerrier

Marin Gerrier

Laurent

Alice Dubois

Alice Dubois

Véronique

Evelyne de la Chenelière

Evelyne de la Chenelière

Amélie

Michel Dumont

Michel Dumont

Julien Godin

Joanny Corbeil-Picher

Joanny Corbeil-Picher

Juliette

Rosalie Fortier

Rosalie Fortier

Angéline

Michel Laperrière

Michel Laperrière

Psychologist

Caroline Bal

Caroline Bal

Véronique's Mother

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Café de Flore (2011), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Jacqueline is a young mother living in 1960s Paris with her disabled son Laurent. Abandoned by her husband, Jacqueline sacrifices everything to care for her son and vows to give Laurent a “normal” life full of happiness. Antoine, is a successful DJ in present day Montreal who seems to have it all: a thriving career, two beautiful daughters, partner Rose, with whom he is passionately in love. However, nothing is perfect and Antoine’s ex-wife Carole remains devastated by their recent separation.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Café de Flore. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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