97 mins |
Rated
M (Sexual references)
Directed by Caroline Vignal
Starring Benjamin Lavernhe, Laure Calamy, Olivia Côte, Marc Fraize, Jean-Pierre Martins, Louise Vidal
Antoinette, a school teacher, is looking forward to her long planned summer holidays with her secret lover Vladimir, the father of one of her pupils. When learning that Vladimir cannot come because his wife organized a surprise trekking holiday in the Cévennes National Park with their daughter and a donkey to carry their load, Antoinette decides to follow their track, by herself, with Patrick, a protective donkey.
2021 CÉSAR AWARDS – WINNER – Best Actress (Laure Calamy)
OFFICIAL SELECTION – 2020 CANNES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
OPENING NIGHT SELECTION – 2021 FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL AOTEAROA
★★★★★ “Fun and incredibly romantic. A jewel that touches the heart.” MARIE CLAIRE
★★★★ “An hilarious comedy led by an irresistible actress. Need a breath of fresh air? Run to see 'Antoinette in the Cévennes'.” LE FIGARO
★★★★ “Disarming, irresistible comedy!” THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
★★★★ “Sparkling! Wildly charming.” LE PARISIEN
★★★★ “A sparkling dramedy where, on her way, Laure Calamy shines.” TÉLÉRAMA
★★★★ “Stupendously entertaining. A sunny and spirit-lifting comedy boasting an endearing turn by Laure Calamy. “ Emma Simmonds, THE LIST
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Antoinette, a school teacher, is looking forward to her long planned summer holidays with her secret lover Vladimir, the father of one of her pupils. When learning that Vladimir cannot come because his wife organized a surprise trekking holiday in the Cévennes National Park with their daughter and a donkey to carry their load, Antoinette decides to follow their track, by herself, with Patrick, a protective donkey.
2021 CÉSAR AWARDS – WINNER – Best Actress (Laure Calamy)
OFFICIAL SELECTION – 2020 CANNES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
OPENING NIGHT SELECTION – 2021 FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL AOTEAROA
★★★★★ “Fun and incredibly romantic. A jewel that touches the heart.” MARIE CLAIRE
★★★★ “An hilarious comedy led by an irresistible actress. Need a breath of fresh air? Run to see 'Antoinette in the Cévennes'.” LE FIGARO
★★★★ “Disarming, irresistible comedy!” THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
★★★★ “Sparkling! Wildly charming.” LE PARISIEN
★★★★ “A sparkling dramedy where, on her way, Laure Calamy shines.” TÉLÉRAMA
★★★★ “Stupendously entertaining. A sunny and spirit-lifting comedy boasting an endearing turn by Laure Calamy. “ Emma Simmonds, THE LIST