Children Of The MarshlandThis charming little film set in amongst a community living on the banks of the Loire river in France between the two great wars has the air of many of these provincial French movies.A drifter wanders in from the first war to join with the people who live in Marshlands near a small town. These people are "paupers with pride, otherwise we are deadbeats." He becomes friendly with a grog soaked father of three and together they tie the ends together doing odd jobs and chatting. An estranged rich neighbour rediscovers the joys of catching frogs. A bar room brawl is finally decided by an act of supreme kindness. The story has a nostalgic feel, one where memories of unpleasantnesshave faded leaving the sweet, sometimes bitter sweet recollections our minds choose to store to tell to our children and friends many years later. Les Enfants Du Marais received nominations for Best Film, Director, Sound, Music and Supporting Actor at the 2000 Cesars, the Premier French Film awards. |