Tonight on TV: The movie every Marcel Pagnoli fan has dreamed of seeing

In 1957, Marcel Pagnol left cinema and theater to devote himself to writing childhood memories, a series of four autobiographical novels: My Father’s Glory, My Mother’s Prison, Time of Secrets, and Time of Love.

It is about this third volume that we are talking about today. And for good reason, the latter was recently adapted for the cinema by director Christophe Baratier (to whom we owe The Chorists, The New War of Buttons, The Outsider, etc.)

Coming to theaters in 2022, this family film is set in July 1905 in Marseilles, during his youth. Marcel Panioli. At that time, little Marcel, ten years old, was spending his summer vacations on the hills of Oben and Alaukhi. There he discovers nature, the great outdoors and above all his friend Lily, always ready to share new adventures.

The cast of Le Temps des Secrets includes well-known actors such as Guillaume de Tonquedec, Melanie Dut and Francois-Xavier Demazon, as well as Anne Charrier, Michel Villermoz and Olivia Cote.

Gentle, faithful and sunny adaptation

And the least we can say is that the fans Marcel Pagnoli I was immediately seduced by this feature film with its summer atmosphere. It must be said that it is a very beautiful tribute to the playwright, writer, film director and producer, especially to his carefree and rural childhood.

Nicolas Paniol, grandson of the French author and beneficiary, even said of this adaptation: “Better than anyone Christophe Baratierafter success backing singerscould successfully separate the childhood of Marseilles and the poetry of this Provence”Then he added: “The Pagnoli family is very happy with this collaboration, which once again puts Marcel Pagnoli in the spotlight.”

And the audience is also under the spell of this family film. In addition to giving it a rating of 3.5 out of 5, AlloCiné internet users have also shared their positive opinions. And among the most flattering comments we can read: “Careful and charming cinema!”, “A real bubble of happiness”or “An excellent adaptation of the works Marcel Pagnoli About childhood and first love.

Tonight on France 3 at 21:05.