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April in Love

2006 1h 36m Drama List
Tomatometer 0 Reviews 78% Popcornmeter 500+ Ratings
When she is a baby, Avril (Sophie Quinton) is abandoned by her parents and left to grow up in a convent. Under the care of Sister Bernadette (Miou-Miou), a stern but sympathetic nun, Avril lives a strictly regimented life and aspires to become a nun. Before she is leaves on a weekend of silent prayer, Sister Bernadette suggests Avril spend some time away from the convent and explore the outside world. Avril is reluctant to leave, until she learns she has a brother (Clément Sibony).

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Audience Member A young novice leaves her convent behind and goes out seeking a lost brother before deciding whether to take her vows and become a full nun. Quirky and well-acted and emanently watchable. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Un film initiatique aux accents de jeunesse sensibles. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member AVRIL.. En France,Novice Avril, a gifted artist, is offered the temptation to leave the convent she has called home all her life to experience the world outside before renouncing it to serve God in isolation.. especially as, she is told, ?somewhere in this world, you have a brother?. Hatchet-face Mother Superior has other ideas, never leave and take eternal vows. Off she goes and meets a nice boy (Pierre) and they set off to find her bro. Delicate performances all round give the opening scenes a real sense that we have a destination to reach with this story.. albeit a gentle stroll, not a sprint? I think it?s worth it; and the subtitling is sharp, witty and charming. Meeting bro (David) on a deserted beach ( it?s low budget ok).. and a precarious (at times) bonding gets going, accommodating, as it has to, Davids? boyfriend, Jim and Pierre.. On returning to the convent, skeletons tumble out of confessionals and and this contemplative storytelling builds to a quietly booming finale. It?s a mood movie, love it or hate it.. I was captivated. If you want to discuss, feel free to contact me via my website www.thebooth.info - love, Showbiz Jon Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Linda, lástima que se vuelva excesivamente fantaseosa hacia el final... del amor, la familia, la culpa y la inocencia... Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Audience Member A nun who goes in search of her long lost gay brother and finds love along the way. The mural scene is very powerful. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member I loved this film! Funny, thought provoking and moving. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When she is a baby, Avril (Sophie Quinton) is abandoned by her parents and left to grow up in a convent. Under the care of Sister Bernadette (Miou-Miou), a stern but sympathetic nun, Avril lives a strictly regimented life and aspires to become a nun. Before she is leaves on a weekend of silent prayer, Sister Bernadette suggests Avril spend some time away from the convent and explore the outside world. Avril is reluctant to leave, until she learns she has a brother (Clément Sibony).
Director
Gérald Hustache-Mathieu
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Canadian French
Release Date (DVD)
Oct 18, 2011
Runtime
1h 36m