“Petite Maman,” the French film by Céline Sciamma, arrives at the M.V. Film Center on Friday, May 13. The superstitious vibes of that day are transmuted by this magical story. It’s part fairytale and part ghost story, as only film can persuade the viewer of their realism. Sciamma, an accomplished screenwriter and director, most recently […]
French filmmaker Celine Sciamma's follow-up to her highly acclaimed "Portrait of a Lady on Fire" isn't the big audacious next film you might expect after a big success. In fact, the beguiling "Petite Maman" couldn't be more different. With its small scope and Sciamma's delicate touch, this warm and aching fable examines coping with loss and mother/daughter bonds in a voice that should speak to all ages.