THE LIFE BEFORE US

  • Direction

    Myriam Boyer

  • Author

    Myriam BOYER

  • Coproduction

    With the participation of France Télévisions, TV5 Monde, Agence Nationale pour la Cohésion Sociale & l'Egalité des Chances - L'ACSE - Fonds Images de la Diversité, PROCIREP- Société des producteurs, l'ANGOA and the CNC

Synopsis

Madam Rosa, an old jewish lady who  knew Ausswitz, has openned  a “familyless hotel for kids who were born-askew”, in other words an illegal pension where the ladies who “protect herself” give up in a way theirs scorned kids. Momo, a young arab arround ten tells us his life at Mrs Rosa’s house and his love for the only mother he remains, this old respectful woman, fat and ugly and who he deeply loves. After more than ten years next to her, Momo will love her until to accompagny the old lady in hers last days.

  • Format

    16/9

  • Support location

    HD

  • Distributor

    FTD

  • Cast

    With Myriam Boyer, Julien Soster, Lola Dewaere, Eddie Rahaingo, Arny Berry, Clément Rouault, Yves Manela, Jonathan Manzambi

  • DVD Distributor

    VOD: ARTE
  • Based on the novel of Romain Gary
    © Mercure de France, 1975
    Editions Gallimard Folio