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The Sense of Wonder

Original title: Le goût des merveilles
  • 2015
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
3.6K
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Virginie Efira and Benjamin Lavernhe in The Sense of Wonder (2015)
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Louise, a widow with two children, almost crushes a stranger with her car. She takes care of him, even if he's not really wounded. It turns out that he has mental disorders and that they can... Read allLouise, a widow with two children, almost crushes a stranger with her car. She takes care of him, even if he's not really wounded. It turns out that he has mental disorders and that they can help each other much more than they thought.Louise, a widow with two children, almost crushes a stranger with her car. She takes care of him, even if he's not really wounded. It turns out that he has mental disorders and that they can help each other much more than they thought.

  • Director
    • Éric Besnard
  • Writer
    • Éric Besnard
  • Stars
    • Virginie Efira
    • Benjamin Lavernhe
    • Lucie Fagedet
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    3.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Éric Besnard
    • Writer
      • Éric Besnard
    • Stars
      • Virginie Efira
      • Benjamin Lavernhe
      • Lucie Fagedet
    • 15User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Virginie Efira
    Virginie Efira
    • Louise Legrand
    Benjamin Lavernhe
    Benjamin Lavernhe
    • Pierre
    • (as Benjamin Lavernhe de la Comédie Française)
    Lucie Fagedet
    • Emma Legrand
    Léo Lorléac'h
    • Félix Legrand
    Hervé Pierre
    Hervé Pierre
    • Jules
    Hiam Abbass
    Hiam Abbass
    • Dr. Mélanie Ferenza
    Laurent Bateau
    Laurent Bateau
    • Paul
    Natalie Beder
    • La jeune femme librairie
    • (as Nathalie Beder)
    France Darry
    • La cliente marché
    Valentin Merlet
    • Le banquier
    François Bureloup
    • Le patron du bar
    Franck Adrien
    Franck Adrien
    • L'aide-soignant
    Julien Ratel
    • Le livreur de fleurs
    Stéphane di Spirito
    • Le 1er client marché
    Alain Gressot
    • Le 2e client marché
    Christian Valsamidis
    • Le chanteur karaoké
    Alix Arbet
    • Chanteuse karaoké
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Éric Besnard
    • Writer
      • Éric Besnard
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    User reviews15

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    10WBMartens

    A charming, perfect, sweet, sweet, sweet film!

    What an unexpected surprise. Beautiful use of natural light, perfect composition, brilliant performances, rich and clever storytelling, and flawless continuity and editing, all of which didn't occur to me until the film was over and I had time to think about it. The best hour and thirty-eight minutes I've spent doing anything in a long time.
    9sergelamarche

    Fascinating

    Fascinating story of an asperger man accidentally meeting a woman, both made for each other. Well done and convincing.
    10thebadgeresss

    My one and only "feelgood movie"...

    ... since I first saw it in the cinema. Whenever I feel down or depressed - this is my choice! So, just sit back and enjoy <3
    FrenchEddieFelson

    A contemplative tale

    A beautiful film, literally and figuratively, which begins and ends with an ultra-bokeh image. This bucolic tale is based on the chance encounter between Pierre, a man suffering from Asperger syndrome, and Louise, a widow, mother of two. The scenario might seem far-fetched and/or barely credible, but this observation is secondary: Louise is struggling to save her business of organic products, and any help would be welcome. Would Pierre be this providential help? During the film, the audience strolls with the main protagonists in an immense orchard lined with poppies and surrounded by fields of lavender or sunflowers. Thus, we see them taming to each other, as the fox and the little prince (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, 1943). This film constantly rhymes with benevolence and sweetness. It's undoubtedly refreshing!
    10dsellet

    Beautiful, Meaningful Film

    Filled with the wonders of Nature, and great cinematography of the Rhone/Alpes region of France. Beautiful story, also, about the wonders of the human mind and of altruistic Love. Sooo refreshing, compared to typical Hollywood fare. . . .

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    • Trivia
      At closing credits: "Inspired by a true fairy story"
    • Soundtracks
      Bahia
      Music and lyrics by Véronique Sanson

      Performed by Véronique Sanson

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    • Release date
      • December 16, 2015 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Rhône-Alpes Cinéma (France)
      • TF1 International (France)
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • 愛戀甜甜圈
    • Filming locations
      • Nyons, Drôme, France
    • Production companies
      • Caméra One
      • Pulsar Productions
      • TF1 Droits Audiovisuels
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    • Budget
      • €5,815,566 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,108,042
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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