Ciné Francophonie: Le journal d’Aurélie Laflamme

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The movie will be followed by an informal discussion with book author and movie co-director India Desjardins and the actress who plays Aurélie Laflamme, Marianne Verville.

This film is suited for families and children 11 years and older.
108 minutes | French with English subtitles | Family, Fantasy

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About the Film

Directors: India Desjardins, Christian Laurence
Actors: Marianne Verville, Genevieve Chartrand, Aliocha Schneider

Aurélie Laflamme feels alone in the world, especially since her father's death five years ago. What if her father had been an alien who left Earth to return to his own planet? In that case, Aurélie would be an alien too. That would explain many things such as why she feels different from others, especially her mother, why she can't string two words together without making a mistake, and why boys really get on her nerves. Through the pages of her diary, Aurélie confides her joys and sorrows, successes and failures, love and friendships, and tries to find her place.

Praise

The movie won the Grand Prize Feature at the New York International Children's Film Festival in 2010.

About the Director and Actress

India Desjardins is the author of the book series Le journal d'Aurélie Laflamme, which sold over 2 million copies worldwide.
Marianne Verville took on the role of Aurélie Laflamme for the two movies released following the success of the series.

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