In French with English subtitles
Four distant cousins, all descendants of a woman called Adèle Meunier, are brought together in Normandy by the unexpected inheritance of their ancestor’s house. They must clean out the property, which has been abandoned since 1944. As they sift through items including old photos and letters, they imagine Adèle’s life as she moves to a vibrant Paris of 1895.
★★★★ “This is a witty and also knowingly pointed look at how history still ripples within everyday life today … It’s a rare film that reminds us of how we are connected to the people who went before us.” — Shadows on the Wall
“… this millefeuille of family secrets and art history is rather delightful.” — The Observer