Au petit Marguery


1h 35m 1995

Brief Synopsis

Wonderful restaurant, haven of cameraderie, small Parisian paradise, "Au Petit Marguery" is closing because its chef has lost his sense of smell. For Hippoloyte's son Barnabe, who grew up in the restaurant, its closing means the end of a childhood full of magical odors and tastes, where the passion

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Comedy
Drama
Release Date
1995
Production Company
Centre National Du Cinema; France 2 Cinéma; Le Studio Canal Plus; StudioCanal; StudioCanal; Telema
Distribution Company
Les Films Du Losange

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

Synopsis

Wonderful restaurant, haven of cameraderie, small Parisian paradise, "Au Petit Marguery" is closing because its chef has lost his sense of smell. For Hippoloyte's son Barnabe, who grew up in the restaurant, its closing means the end of a childhood full of magical odors and tastes, where the passion of his father and the gentle hospitality of his mother wove something more than eatery, closer to home. Thus Barnabe decides to host a final celebration, serving up memories and laughter, good food and wine.

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Comedy
Drama
Release Date
1995
Production Company
Centre National Du Cinema; France 2 Cinéma; Le Studio Canal Plus; StudioCanal; StudioCanal; Telema
Distribution Company
Les Films Du Losange

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1996

Released in United States March 1996

Released in United States November 1995

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1996

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Tiger Awards) January 24 - February 4, 1996.

Shown at Sarasota French Film Festival November 15-19, 1995.

Second full-length film for Laurent Benegui who marked his feature directorial debut with "Un Type Bien" (France/1991).

Released in United States 1996 (Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival (Tiger Awards) January 24 - February 4, 1996.)

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1996

Released in United States March 1996 (Shown in New York City (Walter Reade) as part of program "Rendez-Vous With French Cinema Today" March 15-28, 1996.)

Released in United States November 1995 (Shown at Sarasota French Film Festival November 15-19, 1995.)