Alternate Weeks (and Half the Vacation) (2009)
A 12 year old girl and her 8 year old brother live one week with their mother and the next week with their father. The girl blamers her mother, a super businesswoman for the divorce and turns all her anger on her. She prefers the weeks with her father who is flat broke after leaving his bank job to give people free hugs on street corners. Her brother channels his sense of injustice into the battle to save the planet. As the school year progresses and her parents struggle to mend their lives and as the girl approaches her 13th birthday, she learns to see the world in a new way.
Director: Ivan Calbérac
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: July 22, 2009
Cast
- Mathilde Seigner - Marjorie
- Bernard Campan - François
- Bertille Chabert - Léa
- Judith Davis - Pauline
- Grégori Derangère - Jérôme
- Danièle Lebrun - Nicole, la mère de Marjorie
- Jean-Baptiste Fonck - Maxime
- Anne Charrier - Clara
- Alain Debruyne - L'avocat
- Camille Bardery - Le prof de gym
Production: Mandarin Film
Country: France
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Ivan Calbérac
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alternate Weeks (and Half the Vacation) about?
- A 12 year old girl and her 8 year old brother live one week with their mother and the next week with their father. The girl blamers her mother, a super businesswoman for the divorce and turns all her anger on her. She prefers the weeks with her father who is flat broke after leaving his bank job to give people free hugs on street corners. Her brother channels his sense of injustice into the battle to save the planet. As the school year progresses and her parents struggle to mend their lives and as the girl approaches her 13th birthday, she learns to see the world in a new way.
- Who directed Alternate Weeks (and Half the Vacation)?
- Alternate Weeks (and Half the Vacation) was directed by Ivan Calbérac.
- Who stars in Alternate Weeks (and Half the Vacation)?
- Alternate Weeks (and Half the Vacation) stars Mathilde Seigner, Bernard Campan, Bertille Chabert, Judith Davis, Grégori Derangère, Danièle Lebrun.
- How long is Alternate Weeks (and Half the Vacation)?
- Alternate Weeks (and Half the Vacation) has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Alternate Weeks (and Half the Vacation)?
- Alternate Weeks (and Half the Vacation) is a Drama, Family film.
- Where was Alternate Weeks (and Half the Vacation) produced?
- Alternate Weeks (and Half the Vacation) was produced in France.