# My Afternoons with Margueritte (2010)

> A semi-literate gardener discovers intellectual confidence and emotional refuge through a tender friendship with an elderly woman who introduces him to the power of books.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/25000

## Facts

- Runtime: 82 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Jean Becker
- Cast: Gérard Depardieu, Maurane, Gisèle Casadesus, Jean-François Stévenin, Patrick Bouchitey, François-Xavier Demaison, Claire Maurier, Sophie Guillemin
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1455151/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: sentimental, warm, wistful, quiet afternoon, comfort viewing

## Synopsis

A heartwarming tale of friendship that transcends age and literacy, revealing the power of words.

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