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Review of by Jacob H — 19 Apr 2010

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THE THORN IN THE HEART (L'Epine dans le Coeur) is a personal look at the life of Gondry family matriarch, Michel's aunt Suzette Gondry, and her relationship with her son, Jean-Yves.

Michel examines Suzette's years as a school teacher and her life in rural France. During the course of filming the documentary, Michel unearths new family stories and uses his camera to explore them in a subtle and sensitive way.

THE THORN IN THE HEART had its world premiere screening in the official selection at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.

This review of The Thorn in the Heart (2009) was written by on 19 Apr 2010.

The Thorn in the Heart has generally received mixed reviews.

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