My Father's Glory

(1990)Directed by Yves Robert105 min · GAdventure, Drama
A childhood in Provence.

Raised by his science teacher father, Joseph Pagnol, and seamstress mother Augustine, young Marcel grows up during the turn of the century in awe of his rationalist dad. When the family takes a summer vacation in the countryside, Marcel becomes friends with Lili, who teaches him about rural life.

Philippe Caubèreas Joseph Pagnol
Nathalie Rousselas Augustine Pagnol
Didier Painas Uncle Jules
Thérèse Liotardas Aunt Rose
Julien Ciamacaas Marcel Pagnol, 11 years old
Victorien Delamareas Paul Pagnol, 5 years old
Joris Molinasas Lili des Bellons
Benoit Martinas Marcel Pagnol, 5 years old
Paul Crauchetas Edmond des Papillons, aka Mond des Parpaillouns
Pierre Maguelonas François, father of Lili
Michel Modoas Postman
Jean Rougerieas Bergougnas, secondhand dealer
Victor Garrivieras Priest of la Treille
Raoul Curetas Mr. Vincent
Annick Danisas Maid
Maxime Lombardas Mr. Arnaud
Michèle Loubetas Ms. Guimard, teacher
René Loyonas Mr. Besson
Benjamin Detricheas Paul Pagnol, 3 years old
Jean-Pierre Darrasas Marcel Pagnol, elderly, narrator (voice)
Sébastien Grazzini
Andrée Damantas Woman (uncredited)