For a long time, Nicolas has been getting by on his own. He is now 13 years old, loves the story of Ulysses and Jack London’s books, and lives in a foster home in the Bruche valley with his friend Saef, who travelled from far away across the sea. Together they go into the woods to listen to their music and talk about girls or mopeds. Or to run away. From time to time, Nicolas sees his mother for a christening, a trip to the fairground, or a soda. Soon, he will have to find his place.
Far From You I Grew
A documentary by Marie Dumora
102 minutes – 2020
Original title
Loin de vous j’ai grandi
Synopsis
Nicolas is 13 years old. For a long time he lives in a foster home in the Bruche valley with his friend Saef, who travelled from far awy across the sea. Together they go into the woods to read Jack London and talk about music. From time to time, Nicolas sees his mother for a trip to the fairground, or a soda. Soon, he will have to find his place.
Production
A production
Les Films du Bélier (France)
In co-production with :
Akka Films (Suisse)
Studio Orlando (France)
Digital District (France)
Quark productions (France)
Gloria Films (France)
Prizes et festivals (selection)
ACID Cannes, 2020
Distribution :
Épicentre Film
Global rights :
Trailer:
Credits
Director: Marie Dumora
Production: Les FIlms du Bélier
Coproduction: Palmyre Badinier (AKKA Films)
Image: Marie Dumora
Son: Aline Hubert et Xavier Griette
Editing: Catherine Gouze
Festivals
ACID Cannes, 2020
International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam – IDFA, 2020