Benjamin Feuillet, Julie Depardieu, Marie Kremer

A nine year-old girl weathers big changes in her household as her parents become radical political activists in 1970-71 Paris.

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93% liked it

43 critics

Unrated, 1 hr. 39 min.

Directed by: Julie Gavras

Release Date: November 1, 2006

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DVD Release Date: November 6, 2007

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  • November 16, 2009
    Very interesting to see how this girl grows and learns from everything that happens. She takes everything in and analyzes it. Quite wonderous.
  • August 22, 2007
    A sweet and entertaining tale about a kid growing up, trying to understand the adult world, whilst her parents throw away their privileged backgrounds to become Communists. Full of wise remarks as well as wisecracks! The director is the daughter of 70s political film maker Costa-...( read more)Gavras.
  • August 21, 2009
    very good, original, funny and real. enjoyed it a lot!
  • August 10, 2009
    Although it started out quite confusing, it explains itself quite well. This movie shows how communism is viewed from a child's point of view. Being from Cuban descent I am often confused on how a revolution can cause allot of changes in ones life. I loved the scene how an orange...( read more) was used to explain how communism works. Very well done!
  • April 10, 2009
    No thanks - Not interested
  • April 3, 2009
    La historia de un niņa en un mundo de grandes que le cuesta entender. Muy buena.
  • January 3, 2009
    It was...alright. Not the best. Kind of confusing.
  • August 8, 2008
    radical political activists, in the early 70s, bringing up there young daughter, and the influence all the heat of the politics going on afects her upbringing, well acted throughout, especially the young french girl, and a interesting look at a very political time, seen in france

Critic Reviews


September 28, 2007
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

The film contains a surprising amount of understated humor. full review

July 31, 2007
Marcy Dermansky, About.com

Ridiculously charming. full review

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