My Father Saved My Life 2001
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 115 minutes
- Director
- José Giovanni
- Networks
- Ciné Valse, France 3 Cinéma, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
- Where to Stream
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Topic: Film "My Father Saved My Life" (2001). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 115 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 25, 2001
- Original language
- FR
- Origin
- France
- Studios
- Ciné Valse, France 3 Cinéma, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.4/10 from 8 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~115 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Ciné Valse, France 3 Cinéma, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma
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Title: My Father Saved My Life.
Year: 2001.
Release Date (FR): 04/25/2001.
Genre: Drama.
Runtime: 1h 55m.
Writer/Director/Source material: Novelist and filmmaker Jose Giovanni.
Basis: A true story about how his father helped him escape a date with the guillotine, based closely on events from his own life.
Character: Manu (played by Vincent Lecoeur), a character modeled after Giovanni himself.
Plot details:
During WWII, Manu fought with the French Resistance.
Near the end of the war, he fell into a life of crime.
In 1947, 22-year-old Manu was arrested for his part in a bungled robbery that left a man dead.
Manu did not pull the fatal trigger, but refuses
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“A gripping exploration of drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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My Father Saved My Life holds a community rating of 7.4/10 based on 8 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie My Father Saved My Life and when was it released?
My Father Saved My Life is a feature film with a runtime of 115 minutes. It was released in 2001. Release status: Released.
Who directed My Father Saved My Life?
My Father Saved My Life was directed by José Giovanni.
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