A Childhood Explained

A Childhood
Director:	Philippe Claudel
Starring:	Alexi Mathieu Angélica Sarre Pierre Deladonchamps Jules Gauzelin Patrick d'Assumçao
Cinematography:	Denis Lenoir
Editing:	Isabelle Devinck
Studio:	Les Films du Losange France 3 Cinéma
Distributor:	Les Films du Losange
Runtime:	100 minutes
Country:	France
Language:	French
Budget:	$4 million
Gross:	$961.273^[1]

A Childhood (fr|'''Une Enfance''') is a 2015 French drama film written and directed by Philippe Claudel.^[2]

Plot

Jimmy is 13 years old and lives in a small dilapidated town in eastern France. At a young age, he has to stand on his own feet and assume the primary care role for his younger brother Kévin. During the summer, Jimmy is forced to grow up quickly as he hovers between his errant mother and his domineering criminal stepfather.

Cast

• Alexi Mathieu as Jimmy
• Angélica Sarre as Pris
• Pierre Deladonchamps as Duke
• Jules Gauzelin as Kévin
• Patrick d'Assumçao as The teacher
• Fayssal Benbahmed as Mouss
• Catherine Matisse as Lila
• Lola Dubois as Lison
• Philippe Claudel as The tennis coach

Production

Filming took place from 9 June 2014 til 1 August.^[2]

Reception

It received the Best Film Award at the Chicago International Film Festival.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Une Enfance (2015) - JPBox-Office .
2. Web site: Philippe Claudel shooting Childhood . 29 March 2015 . Cineuropa . 24 June 2014 .
3. Web site: 'A Childhood' won the dramatic competition; 'Volta A Terra' prevailed in the documentary competition . Byrge, Duane . October 24, 2015 . . May 23, 2016.