Belle Vie

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Belle Vie

2022

1h 17m

Documentary

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A much loved Parisian-style bistro located in Los Angeles between a thriving McDonalds and KFC, Belle Vie is owned and operated by the charming and hopeful Vincent Samarco, who struggles to adapt, survive and keep the bistro alive in the midst of a pandemic.

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Poignantly depicting a business owner's perseverance, Belle Vie is an uplifting tribute to tenacity.

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Bill Arceneaux

Moviegoing with Bill

Despite the fine outlook on life, the movie wears itself thin, even in the most interesting of eras and developments.

Rated: 2.5/5

Sep 13, 2022

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Ronak Kotecha

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It’s a heart-warming tale of real people in real situations that all of us have lived through in the past two years

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 30, 2022

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Loren King

Loren King

Director Marcus Mizelle had the sharp instinct to know what a good story and charismatic subject he had in Los Angeles restaurant owner Vincent Samarco.

Jul 28, 2022

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Laura Potier

Outtake Mag

Belle Vie is a sobering snapshot of an uncertain time and an important piece of public record, but also an encouraging reminder of the importance of community and resilience in the face of adversity.

May 16, 2022

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Rachel Wagner

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An enlightening and poignant documentary

Rated: 7/10

Apr 21, 2022

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

The movie manages to be both rueful and hopeful, which is also a perfect reflection of Vincent Samarco.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 8, 2022

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Synopsis

A much loved Parisian-style bistro located in Los Angeles between a thriving McDonalds and KFC, Belle Vie is owned and operated by the charming and hopeful Vincent Samarco, who struggles to adapt, survive and keep the bistro alive in the midst of a pandemic.

Director: Marcus Mizelle
Producer: Marcus Mizelle
Production Co: Forte Pictures
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 15, 2022
Runtime: 1h 17m

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