Baptême
Synopsis
In this film, director Rene Feret tells the story of his parents' lives. In 1935 his mother Aline works in her parents' cafe in a mining town in northern France. There, she meets a customer, Pierre and decides she is going to marry him. In a reversal of roles, she is the one who proposes to him, and she also engineers a false pregnancy to persuade her parents to okay the match. With a few stops along the way, the story picks up after the war with the birth of the couple's third son, who is given the name Rene in memory of their first, dead son. Never rich, they achieve some level of financial stability just as their sons are about to head off to the city for college. The love between the two older people is highlighted in a poignant scene as, just as he is about to die, the father shares a champagne toast with his wife in memory of one of their happier moments.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- René Féret
- Screenplay & Story
- René Féret
- Original Title
- Baptême
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- Société Générale de Gestion Cinématographique (SGGC), Man's Films, Les Films Alyne
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
René Féret
René Féret
Department Leadership Roster
René Féret
Writer
René Féret
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About Baptême
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What is Baptême about?
In this film, director Rene Feret tells the story of his parents' lives. In 1935 his mother Aline works in her parents' cafe in a mining town in northern France. There, she meets a customer, Pierre and decides she is going to marry him. In a reversal of roles, she is the one who proposes to him, and she also engineers a false pregnancy to persuade her parents to okay the match. With a few stops along the way, the story picks up after the war with the birth of the couple's third son, who is given the name Rene in memory of their first, dead son. Never rich, they achieve some level of financial stability just as their sons are about to head off to the city for college. The love between the two older people is highlighted in a poignant scene as, just as he is about to die, the father shares a champagne toast with his wife in memory of one of their happier moments.
Who directed Baptême?
Baptême was directed by René Féret.
Who stars in Baptême?
The principal cast of Baptême includes Valérie Stroh, Jean-Yves Berteloot, Jacques Bonnaffé, Pierre-Alain Chapuis.
When was Baptême released and how long is it?
Baptême was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Baptême?
Baptême holds official age classifications: FR: TP.