Daddy Nostalgia (1990)

Name: Daddy Nostalgia
Director: Bertrand Tavernier
Genre: Drama
Released: 1990-09-05
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Cast: Dirk Bogarde, Jane Birkin, Odette Laure, Emmanuelle Bataille

Drama

Director: Bertrand Tavernier

Cast: Dirk Bogarde, Jane Birkin, Odette Laure, Emmanuelle Bataille

Runtime105 min

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A half English, half French screenwriter visits her parents on the Riviera after her father's heart surgery. Once there, she begins to connect with him in a way she never did before, as each member of the family tries to cope with his imminent death.

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Daddy Nostalgia (1990), directed by Bertrand Tavernier, is a critically acclaimed drama that explores the relationship between a screenwriter and her father as he faces the end of his life. While it has not received major awards recognition, the film has been praised by critics for its sensitive portrayal of family dynamics and has garnered a positive audience reception on IMDb with a rating of 7.1/10.

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Daddy Nostalgia, the 1990 drama directed by Bertrand Tavernier, offers a poignant and intimate exploration of family dynamics as a screenwriter reconnects with her father after his heart surgery. The film features standout performances from Dirk Bogarde, Jane Birkin, and others, and Tavernier's thoughtful direction creates a touching portrait of the complexities of parent-child relationships.

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Daddy Nostalgie, released as These Foolish Things in the UK and Daddy Nostalgia in the USA, is a 1990 French drama film directed by Bertrand Tavernier. It was entered into the 1990 Cannes Film Festival and is Dirk Bogarde's last film. Odette Laure was nominated for the César Award for Best Supporting Actress.