“What’s Delicious as It’s Delicate”: Rated 3.7 out of 5, this is a must see movie this week!

Adapted from the 2021 short film and French TV animated series, Life in a Castle, My Childhood at Versailles is out in our cinemas this week. Signed by Clémence Madeleine-Perdrilat and Nathaniel Hlim, with a screenplay by Alisa Viall (César for Best Short Film 2018 for Les Bigorneaux), the animated feature film was particularly well received by the French press: an average of 3.7 out of 5 films per week.

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Violet is 8 years old, with character and a new guardian! Indeed, after the death of his parents, he had to live with his uncle Regius, a maintenance worker at the Palace of Versailles. He’s a rude giant, she’s a stubborn little girl who refuses to talk to him and runs away whenever she can! But behind the golden scenes of the Sun King, these two loners gradually get to know each other, get to know each other and find a new family…

What does the press think?

According to Ouest France:

“This animated film touches the heart.” By Pascal Vergero – 5/5

According to La Croix:

“Tender and poignant fiction about the sad work of an orphan from the November 13 attacks.” by the editors – 4/5

According to Le Figaro:

“With a clear and subtle line that we envision inspired by Christophe Blaine, the feature film speaks of mourning, pain and recovery.” by OD – 4/5

According to Les Fiches du Cinéma:

“Declared a ward of the nation after the death of her parents, Violet must live with her uncle Regius, who is responsible for the upkeep of the Palace of Versailles. From running away to arguing and trusting to reconciling, they slowly get to know each other. Excited.” By Gilles Thurman – 4/5

According to Le Parisien:

“Describing how a little girl who lost her parents in the November 13th attacks is adopted by her uncle, who is responsible for the upkeep of the Versailles estate, this nugget will reach all audiences.” Author of Reno Baroniani – 4/5

According to Nice-Matin:

“A beautiful message of hope for an intelligent anime with a personal artistic direction that perfectly matches the spirit of this universal story.” By Cedric Coppola – 4/5

According to the Prime Minister:

“A seminal and incredibly engaging film about grief that can speak to all audiences without seeking the lowest common denominator.” By Thierry Chez – 4/5

According to Télérama:

“As delicious as delicate.” By Guillemette Odichino – 4/5