"My Afternoons with Margueritte" is a French film about an uneducated laborer Germain (Gerard Depardieu) whose life changes when he strikes up an unexpected friendship with an elderly, well-read woman named Margueritte (Gisele Casadesus). Through this friendship Germain learns about himself as well as the literature that Margueritte reads him. His new-found confidence and thoughtfulness empowers Germain in other areas of his life including some challenging relationships.
This is a really sweet and enjoyable film. The audience must endure subtitles but it's worth it. It's a simple and a bit obvious of a story, but the acting sells it. I liked Depardieu and his chemistry with Casadesus makes this odd couple one that the audience can root for and fall in love with. The result is a heartfelt movie with a clear message: love can change us and that love can come in unexpected places.
A heartfelt film that you can enjoy despite subtitles: solid B
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