Director: Éric Barbier 

Cast: Charlotte Gainsbourg, Pierre Niney

Rating: M18

From his childhood in Poland and adolescence in Nice, to his student years in Paris and his tough learning as an aviator during the Second World War, this tragi-comedy sets the story of Romain Gary's novel...

A successful and poignant adaptation with a specific capacity to recreate different periods of the 20th century. Thanks to the moving characters embodied by Pierre Niney and Charlotte Gainsbourg, dive into the journey of a World War II pilot and writer. This movie also highlights the complex relationship between a son and his mother. Full of sincerity with clever touches of humor, you will not regret to attend this movie.

131 mins

In French with English subtitles

France, 2017

Dramedy, Novel adaptation

★★★★★ Marianne 

★★★★ Elle

 ★★★★ Les Fiches du Cinéma

Group of 8 or more (friends, family, company, school...) can benefit from the AF members price by sending an email to rsvp@alliancefrancaise.org.sg. Please check the date of the screening before getting your tickets. Tickets are non refundable.