Today, the whole village is celebrating the hundredth birthday of their local centenarian. Everybody is happy but some of those supposed to honor him in public think they can afford to be ironic about him.
Alright, so if you're into those big, flashy modern movies, you can probably skip Le centenaire. But for those who appreciate a quiet, *charming* old French film with a simple, sweet message, this one’s a little treat. It’s definitely for folks who enjoy seeing arrogance get its just deserts, gently, with a smile. If y...
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"Alright, so if you're into those big, flashy modern movies, you can probably skip Le centenaire. But for those who appreciate a quiet, *charming* old French film with a simple, sweet message, this one’s a little treat. It’s definitely for folks who enjoy seeing arrogance get its just deserts, gently, with a smile. If you need explosions or high stakes, you’ll be bored stiff. The whole setup is just lovely: an entire village gathered to fete their local centenarian. It’s his hundredth birthday! ..."
Robert Lavallée, Noël-Noël
France
