FATHER OF MY CHILDREN

FATHER OF MY CHILDREN

FATHER OF MY CHILDREN (LE PÈRE DE MES ENFANTS), 2009
France, Germany, Belgium | 35mm, Color, 110' | French, English, Russian

Cast:  Louis-Do de Lencquesaing, Chiara Caselli, Alice de Lencquesaing

Despite his company being on the threshold of bankruptcy, independent producer Grégoire Canvel continues to make new movies with young directors and unrecognized masters and gradually sees his family life with his wife and three young daughters falling apart. Following this professional and personal tragedy, Grégoire’s eldest daughter, Clemence, explores her father’s past to discover not only some long-buried secrets but also the source of her father’s passionate love for his family and films. With Father of My Children, Hansen-Løve pays tribute to producer Humbert Balsan, who encouraged her in the making of her debut.

This film can be viewed on 28 Sep, 13.00 & 30 Sep, 15.00.

Past Programs
MIA HANSEN-LØVE
September 21–30, 2023

Istanbul Modern Cinema hosts the rising auteur of contemporary European cinema, Mia Hansen-Løve.