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Café de Flore

  • 20112011
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
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POPULARITY
14,085
1,606
Vanessa Paradis in Café de Flore (2011)
A drama that chronicles the parallel fates of Jacqueline, a young mother with a disabled son in 1960s Paris, and Antoine, a recently divorced, successful DJ in present day Montreal.
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A love story between a man and woman. And between a mother and her son. A mystical and fantastical odyssey on love.A love story between a man and woman. And between a mother and her son. A mystical and fantastical odyssey on love.A love story between a man and woman. And between a mother and her son. A mystical and fantastical odyssey on love.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
16K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
14,085
1,606
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    • Director
      • Jean-Marc Vallée
    • Writer
      • Jean-Marc Vallée
    • Stars
      • Vanessa Paradis
      • Kevin Parent
      • Hélène Florent
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    • Director
      • Jean-Marc Vallée
    • Writer
      • Jean-Marc Vallée
    • Stars
      • Vanessa Paradis
      • Kevin Parent
      • Hélène Florent
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    • 54User reviews
    • 95Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 19 nominations

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    Vanessa Paradis and Marin Gerrier in Café de Flore (2011)
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    Vanessa Paradis
    Vanessa Paradis
    • Jacqueline…
    Kevin Parent
    Kevin Parent
    • Antoine Godin
    Hélène Florent
    Hélène Florent
    • Carole…
    Evelyne Brochu
    Evelyne Brochu
    • Rose…
    Marin Gerrier
    • Laurent…
    Alice Dubois
    • Véronique…
    Evelyne de la Chenelière
    • Amélie…
    Michel Dumont
    Michel Dumont
    • Julien Godin
    Linda E. Smith
    Linda E. Smith
    • Louise Godin
    • (as Linda Smith)
    Joanny Corbeil-Picher
    • Juliette
    Rosalie Fortier
    Rosalie Fortier
    • Angéline
    Michel Laperrière
    Michel Laperrière
    • Le psychologue…
    Caroline Bal
    • La mère de Véronique…
    Nicolas Marié
    Nicolas Marié
    • Le père de Véronique…
    Pascal Elso
    • Paul…
    Jérôme Kircher
    Jérôme Kircher
    • Louis
    Claire Vernet
    • La directrice d'école…
    Manon Balthazard
    • L'institutrice
    • (as Manon Balthazar)
    • …
    • Director
      • Jean-Marc Vallée
    • Writer
      • Jean-Marc Vallée
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Director and writer Jean-Marc Vallée originally wanted Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" as part of the film's soundtrack, however while Jimmy Page eventually agreed to its use, Robert Plant nixed the idea.
    • Quotes

      Antoine Godin: If it's a soulmate, it's not supposed to end, right? It doesn't happen twice in a lifetime.

    • Soundtracks
      Café de Flore
      Written by Matthew Herbert

      Bucks Music Group

      Performed by Matthew Herbert (as Doctor Rockit)

      Authorised by Accidental Records

    User reviews54

    Review
    Top review
    "It's in the stars"
    Firstly, disregard the two previous reviews, for they are both negative and underrate a great film. 'Cafe de Flore' is not quite for everyone, which I can understand. However if you truly want to see this film, ignore other opinions, otherwise you will miss out on a potential Oscar nomination.

    There are two separate stories occurring. One is about a woman in the 1960s (Paradis) who has to raise her son on her own, because he has Down's syndrome. The other is about a music jockey named Antoine (Parent) who is ready to marry again despite the bond he shares with his ex-wife, who was also his first love. His eldest daughter purposely plays certain songs which remind him of their marriage, since the central idea is how music recalls certain memories. Every time a certain song is heard in the background, one is bound to step inside the characters memories.

    The other story is the beauty of a mother-son relationship. Paradis is genuine in this role, especially being a real-life mother herself. Her makeup ages her to portray her role well. We see how she encourages her boy to learn despite his disabilities. Remember, this was an era where children like him were discriminated and often sent to institutions.

    'Cafe de Flore' is truly a story about the power of love. You have to follow closely, therefore if easily distracted the flashbacks may confuse you. The constant repetition of Pink Floyd, which was also a signature band for Jean-Marc Vallee's 'C.R.A.Z.Y.', is synchronized to perfection. The visuals and acting performances are moving, as the film unfolds by layer, to at last reveal how both stories are connected.
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    FAQ4

    • Where does Antoine meet his new lover, who disrupts his marriage completely ?
    • What is Cafe de Flore and what does it mean ?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 18, 2011 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • France
    • Languages
      • French
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ruh Eşim
    • Filming locations
      • Cafe Olimpico - 124 Rue St-Viateur Ouest, Montréal, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Item 7
      • Monkey Pack Films
      • Backup Media
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • CA$10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,227,259
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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