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LA Film & T.V. Story Examiner

“Christmas, French style? “Un conte de Noel” (“A Christmas Tale”)

November 19, 9:57 AM

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Click here to watch the trailer!

The totally dysfunctional Vuillard family has lots of problems with physical and mental illnesses (among other issues). But they desperately want to have a cheerful Christmastime reunion despite all the estrangement and self-harm. Can they pull off their attempt of having a good holiday season?

Directed by Arnaud Desplechin, this film stars the wonderful Catherine Deneuve, along with Melvil Poupaud, Jean-Paul Roussillon, Anne Consigny, and Mathieu Amalric.

For more info:

“A Christmas Tale” on IMDb
“A Christmas Tale” at Wikipedia
“A Christmas Tale” Official Web site

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