A Murmuration of Movies

I love the depiction of daily life in this movie too. The homely scenes at tea, with the family seated around the table eating slices of homemade bread from china plates and drinking their tea from china cups... more

This film is based on the childhood experiences of director Louis Malle. As an eleven-year old boy he attended a Catholic boarding school in France during World War II. more

Their various struggles gradually dissipate and solutions begin to emerge for each of them, as they soak in the Italian sun and enjoy the flowers and the quiet. Relationships heal, friendships bloom, redemption and joy begin to warm their souls. more