The Friends of Duncan Library and FireFlies
Proudly Present
The Alexandria Coffeehouse Film Series
August Feature

"The Grocer's Son" (Le Fils de l'epicier)


"Like taking a vacation the French countryside and meeting people there of whom you grow extraordinarily fond, "The Grocer's Son" (Le Fils de l'epicier) is an unalloyed pleasure, start to finish." - Green Cine Daily

Running Time: 96 Minutes. In French with English subtitles. Unrated.

Synopsis
It is summer, and thirty-year-old Antoine is forced to leave the city to return to his family in Provence. His father is sick, so he must assume the lifestyle he thought he had shed—driving the family grocery cart from hamlet to hamlet, delivering supplies to the few remaining inhabitants. Accompanied by Claire, a friend from Paris whom he has a secret crush on, Antoine gradually warms up to his experience in the country and his encounters with the villagers, who initially seem stubborn and gruff, but ultimately prove to be funny and endearing. Ultimately, this surprise French box-office hit is about the coming-of-age of a man re-discovering life and love in the countryside.

Blogsite
Check out the Film Series Blogsite for details including a preview trailer for the film, a link to the movie's website, directions to the restaurant and more!

Notes

• Because the films in this series have not been widely distributed, most of them are unrated. Please be advised that unless otherwise indicated these films generally contain adult themes and are not suitable for children.
  
• Rather than being an "official" event hosted by the Speak Up Meetup Group, this is a community event in which Speak Up members are being invited to attend. As such there will be no formal gathering and film discussion unless otherwise indicated. That said, we still think it's fun =).
  
• Reservations at FireFlies are accepted and strongly encouraged. They can be reached at: [masked]. Let them know that you're planning to attend the film screening and ask for a table with a good view.