Directed by:
Nils TavernierCinematography:
Vincent GallotCast:
Jacques Gamblin, Laetitia Casta, Florence Thomassin, Bernard Le Coq, Natacha Lindinger, Zelie Rixhon, Eric Savin, Aurélien Wiik, Lilly Rose Debos (more)Plots(1)
Set in the south of France in 1879, this is the remarkable true story of Cheval, a humble postman who dreams of life through the wonders of the magazines and postcards he delivers. When he falls in love with the beautiful Philomène, the arrival of their baby daughter, Alice, inspires him to build a castle fit for a princess. (Palace Films)
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Very interesting story and subject, which deserved to be filmed. I had no idea about a similar story, so the film definitely fulfilled its purpose for me. Immediately after watching, I studied where this Ideal Palace is located and thought that if I ever go abroad again, I would love to visit it. The film was also quite precise in its storytelling, and Jacques Gamblin completely dominated the screen with his portrayal of the self-centered Ferdinand Cheval. However, despite his self-centeredness, the film portrays him quite simply. But that is probably the only criticism in an otherwise very interesting story from France.
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