C'est pas moi, je le jure!


1h 48m 2008

Brief Synopsis

Leon is ten years old and has an overly fertile imagination that allows him refuge from his parents' constant fighting. In the summer of '68, Leon's mom decides to leave everything behind to start a new life in Greece. Leon finds he will do anything to kill the boredeom and pain--destroy the neighbo

Film Details

Also Known As
C'est pas moi, je le jure!, It's Not Me, I Swear!
Genre
Adaptation
Comedy
Dark Comedy
Foreign
Period
Release Date
2008
Production Company
Microscope; Playtime
Distribution Company
A-Film Distribution; Golden Village; Les Films Séville; Les Films Séville

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 48m

Synopsis

Leon is ten years old and has an overly fertile imagination that allows him refuge from his parents' constant fighting. In the summer of '68, Leon's mom decides to leave everything behind to start a new life in Greece. Leon finds he will do anything to kill the boredeom and pain--destroy the neighbors' house, become a professional liar, and even, fall in love with an annoying know-it-all girl.

Film Details

Also Known As
C'est pas moi, je le jure!, It's Not Me, I Swear!
Genre
Adaptation
Comedy
Dark Comedy
Foreign
Period
Release Date
2008
Production Company
Microscope; Playtime
Distribution Company
A-Film Distribution; Golden Village; Les Films Séville; Les Films Séville

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 48m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 2008

Released in United States 2009

Released in United States January 2009

Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Canadian Images) September 25-October 10, 2008.

Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival (World Cinema) April 23-May 7, 2009.

Shown at Santa Barbara International Film Festival (World Cinema) January 22-February 1, 2009.

Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival (World Cinema Now) January 6-19, 2009.

Released in United States 2008 (Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Canadian Images) September 25-October 10, 2008.)

Released in United States 2009 (Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival (World Cinema) April 23-May 7, 2009.)

Released in United States 2009 (Shown at Santa Barbara International Film Festival (World Cinema) January 22-February 1, 2009.)

Released in United States January 2009 (Shown at Palm Springs International Film Festival (World Cinema Now) January 6-19, 2009.)

Winner of two awards including the Generation Kplus Crystal Bear for Best Feature Film and the Deutsche Kinderhilfswerk Grand Prix for Best Feature Film at the 2009 Berlin International Film Festival.