A Sunday in the Country
“Bertrand Tavernier's magnificent portrait of French family life on the brink of World War I”
Bertrand TavernierCast
Louis Ducreux 
Sabine Azéma 
Michel Aumont
Credits
Written by: Pierre Bost
Plot
In 1912, an elderly painter receives his son's family at his country house, and his unconventional daughter arrives.
Sinekatalog’s take
Bertrand Tavernier's tender period piece follows an aging painter receiving his family at his country house in 1912. Painterly, warm and wistful, with Sabine Azéma excellent as the unconventional daughter, it is a masterpiece of quiet feeling.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.4 / 10 (3,553 votes)
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