Baptême (1989)

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In this film, director Rene Feret tells the story of his parents' lives. In 1935 his mother Aline works in her parents' cafe in a mining town in northern France. There, she meets a customer, Pierre and decides she is going to marry him. In a reversal of roles, she is the one who proposes to him, and she also engineers a false pregnancy to persuade her parents to okay the match. With a few stops along the way, the story picks up after the war with the birth of the couple's third son, who is given the name Rene in memory of their first, dead son. Never rich, they achieve some level of financial stability just as their sons are about to head off to the city for college. The love between the two older people is highlighted in a poignant scene as, just as he is about to die, the father shares a champagne toast with his wife in memory of one of their happier moments.

Director: René Féret
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 127 min
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Production: Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC), Man's Films, Les Films Alyne
Country: Belgium, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: René Féret
More Films in Genre: Drama, Romance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baptême about?
In this film, director Rene Feret tells the story of his parents' lives. In 1935 his mother Aline works in her parents' cafe in a mining town in northern France. There, she meets a customer, Pierre and decides she is going to marry him. In a reversal of roles, she is the one who proposes to him, and she also engineers a false pregnancy to persuade her parents to okay the match. With a few stops along the way, the story picks up after the war with the birth of the couple's third son, who is given the name Rene in memory of their first, dead son. Never rich, they achieve some level of financial stability just as their sons are about to head off to the city for college. The love between the two older people is highlighted in a poignant scene as, just as he is about to die, the father shares a champagne toast with his wife in memory of one of their happier moments.
Who directed Baptême?
Baptême was directed by René Féret.
Who stars in Baptême?
Baptême stars Valérie Stroh, Jean-Yves Berteloot, Jacques Bonnaffé, Pierre-Alain Chapuis.
How long is Baptême?
Baptême has a runtime of 2h 7m (127 minutes).
What genre is Baptême?
Baptême is a Drama, Romance film.
Where was Baptême produced?
Baptême was produced in Belgium, France.