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"Wonderful Mornings": Rebuilding with India Hair and dancing disco with Eric Cantona
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"Wonderful Mornings": Rebuilding with India Hair and dancing disco with Eric Cantona

From Le Temps · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A new French film, "Les Matins merveilleux," directed by Avril Besson, explores themes of grief and self-discovery.
  • The story follows Charlie, who inherits her grandmother's disco vinyl collection and travels to a seaside town to meet a mysterious recipient.
  • The film, starring India Hair and Eric Cantona, has been noted for its delicate writing and psychological depth.

Avril Besson's debut feature, "Les Matins merveilleux," offers a nuanced exploration of loss and healing, standing apart from more bombastic cinematic styles. The film, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, centers on Charlie, portrayed by India Hair, a Parisian woman grappling with the death of her grandmother, who raised her after her mother's early passing.

Among her grandmother's possessions, Charlie discovers a collection of disco vinyl records. Her grandmother's will bequeaths these records to a man named Titou, a wine merchant in the coastal resort town of Cavalière. Driven by impulse, Charlie decides to travel to Cavalière to meet him.

Charlie (India Hair, whom we see too rarely in leading roles)

— NarratorDescribing the main character and the actress playing her.

The film has been praised for its delicate screenplay and the psychological depth of its characters, qualities that distinguish it from more mainstream productions. India Hair's performance as Charlie is a highlight, bringing a subtle intensity to the role.

a certain Titou (Eric Cantona), a wine merchant in Cavalière

— NarratorIntroducing the character who receives the vinyl records.
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Originally published by Le Temps in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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