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Le Château de ma mère (Original title)My Mother's Castle (Alternative title)
Date: 1991 (Release)

Country: France

Director: Yves Robert

Synopsis: Story picks up from the end of 'La Gloire de mon père' and continues the story of Marcel Pagnol's adolescence.

Genre:
Drama

Subjects:
Holidays, Provence-Cote d'Azur, Châteaux, Trespassing
Releases
Date: 26 October 1990Country: FranceRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Sound - Dolby / StereoRuntime: 98 mins 25 secs - Length: 8857 FeetDialogue (original): French
Date: 21 July 1991Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - SoundRuntime: 98 mins Length: 8857 FeetDialogue (original): French / Subtitles: EnglishDistributor: Palace Pictures
Date: July 1994Country: United KingdomRelease type: Home ViewingFormat: VHS Videocassette - Colour - SoundRuntime: 94 mins 28 secs - Dialogue (original): French / Subtitles: EnglishDistributor: Artificial Eye Film Company

Credits (56)
Production Company: Gaumont International, Production Company: Productions de la Guéville, Production Company: TF1 Films Production, With the participation of: CNC - Centre national de la cinématographie, Producer: Alain Poiré, Unit Manager: Jacques Allaire, Unit Manager: Jean-Claude Cartier, Bruno Azzi, Production Manager: Marc Goldstaub, Production Manager: Guy Azzi, Production Assistant: Danièle David, Assistant Director: Jean-Claude Ventura, Assistant Director: Gilles Bannier, Assistant Director: Daniel Ziskind, Luc Etienne, Casting: Gérard Moulévrier, Casting (Extras): Brigitte Mackellar, Screenplay: Jérôme Tonnerre, Screenplay: Yves Robert, Based on the work of: Marcel Pagnol, Director of Photography: Robert Alazraki, 2nd Unit Photography: Jean César Chiabaut, Camera Operator: Gilbert Dulhalde, Camera Assistant: Guillaume Schiffman, Camera Assistant: Christophe Beaucarne, Camera Assistant: Eric Vallée, Camera Assistant: Paco Wiser, Key Grip: André Atellian, Editor: Pierre Gillette, Set Designer: Chantal Giuliani, Set Decorator: Jean-Claude Bourdin, Set Decorator: Dominique Roubaud, Set Decorator: Christian Portal, Set Decorator: Coyotte, Set Decorator: Alain Racine, Set Decorator: Michel Heulin, Set Decorator: Martin Drescher, Costume Designer: Agnès Nègre, Wardrobe: Dominique Gay, Wardrobe: Myriem Boucher, Wardrobe: Dominique Roulance, Make-up: Maryse Felix, Make-up: Monique Huylebroeck, Music: Vladimir Cosma, Sound: Alain Sempé, Sound: Olivier Villette, Dubbing: Gilbert Crouzet, Sound Mix: Claude Villand, Bernard Leroux, Sound Editor: Olivia Lumbroso, Sound Editor: Gladys Piocelle, Sound Editor: Michel Bouchot, Subtitles: Laser Vidéo Titres, Educational Adviser: Pierre Barnley, Translator: Ian Burley
Cast (33)
Philippe Caubère (Joseph Pagnol), Nathalie Roussel (Augustine Pagnol), Didier Pain (Uncle Jules), Thérèse Liotard (Aunt Rose), Julien Ciamaca (Marcel Pagnol), Victorien Delamare (Paul), Joris Molinas (Lili des Bellons), Julie Timmerman (Isabelle), Paul Crauchet (Edmond des Papillons), Philippe Uchan (Bouzigue), Patrick Préjean (Dominique), Pierre Maguelon (François), Michel Modo (postman in La Treille), Jean Carmet (Lois), Jean Rochefort (Lois de Montmajour), Georges Wilson (Count Colonel), Josy Andrieu (headmaster's wife), André Chaumeau (headmaster), Raôul Curet (Monsieur Vincent), Alain Ganas (Marcel Pagnol, age 40), Ticky Holgado (Binucci), Jean-Marie Juan (Fenestrelle), Maxime Lombard (Monsieur Arnaud), René Loyon (Monsieur Besson), Elisabeth Macocco (Infanta), Jean Mauriel (Four Seasons Café owner), Ivan Romeuf (Vladimir), Michel Combale (Monsieur Bonafé), Philippe Car (Monsieur Mortier), Paul Vilalte (Monsieur Suzanne), Christina Karian (Jules and Rose's maid), Jean-Pierre Darras (Marcel's voice), Louis Lalanne (.)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (17)
In: Télérama n2946 1 Jul 2006  Page: 129
Title: Le Château de ma mèreAuthor: OLIVIER-ODICINO, Guillemette Article type: ReviewLanguage: French

In: Empire n179 May 2004  Page: 150
Title: Rwd: rewind round-upAuthor: MORRISON, Alan Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v14 n6 June 2004  Page: 74
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Télérama n2480 23 Jul 1997  Page: 49
Title: [Télérama - n2480 23 Jul 1997: no known title]Author: SALACHAS, Gilbert Article type: CreditsLanguage: French

In: Sight and Sound v4 n8 August 1994  Page: 62
Title: [Sight and Sound - v4 n8 August 1994: no known title]Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v1 n8 December 1991  Page: 61
Title: [Sight and Sound - v1 n8 December 1991: no known title]Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English

In: Films in Review v42 n9/10 Sep/Oct 1991  Pages: 333-334
Title: Sunday magic.Author: TANNER, Louise Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director Yves Robert talks about the preparations for LA GLOIRE DE MON PERE and LE CHATEAU DE MA MERE.

In: Sight and Sound v1 n4 August 1991  Page: 40
Title: [Sight and Sound - v1 n4 August 1991: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v318 n22 22 Jul 1991  Page: 10,17
Title: My Mother's CastleAuthor: BYRGE, Duane Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Empire n26 August 1991  Page: 28
Title: New filmsAuthor: KARNEY, Robyn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Variety 21 Jan 1991  Page: 79
Title: [Variety - 21 Jan 1991: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Screen International n812 21 Jun 1991  Page: VIII,XII
Title: [Screen International - n812 21 Jun 1991: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Marketing of a Pagnol duo, GLOIRE DE MON PÈRE and CHATEAU DE MA MÈRE.

In: Le Film Francais n2317 28 Sep 1990  Page: 16
Title: [ Le Film Francais - n2317 28 Sep 1990: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French

In: Positif n358 December 1990  Page: 76
Title: [Positif - n358 December 1990: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Brief review and a few credits.

In: Premiere n164 November 1990  Page: 19
Title: [Premiere - n164 November 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: French

In: La Revue du Cinéma/Image et Son n465 November 1990  Page: 24
Title: [ La Revue du Cinéma/Image et Son - n465 November 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: French

In: Screen International n781 3 Nov 1990  Page: 20
Title: [Screen International - n781 3 Nov 1990: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(2)
Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: VHS cassetteColour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-782445
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access



Video materials(1)
Description: VHS cassetteColour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-782445
Status: Viewing - Videotape can be requested for access



Film materials(1)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedBFI identifier: C-761093
Status: Status pending - Material requires inspection to determine preservation or access status