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Section: International Competition of Feature Films for Children
Heartstrings (2016)
A talented cellist and top student, 12-year-old Marie has a secret that she hasn’t shared with anyone at school: she has a degenerative eye disease. Her parents believe she should move to a leading medical facility for treatment, but Marie wants to finish the school year and audition for a prestigious music academy. Meanwhile, Marie offers to tutor her classmate Victor, who is having difficulties with his school work — and also harbours a secret crush on Marie. The two develop a strong friendship, and Marie eventually confides in Victor about her eyesight. Together, they hatch a plan: he will help cover up her deteriorating vision in class so she can finish the school year and perform her audition.
| Country | France |
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| Year | 2016 |
| Duration | 89 min |
| Rating | 12 |
| Language | French |
| Subtitle | English, Czech |
| Directed by | Michel Boujenah |
| Screenplay | Michel Boujenah, Alfred Lot |
| Director of Photography | Vincent van Gelder |
| Music | Philippe Jakko |
| Edited by | Amandine Stelletta |
| Contact | Gaumont |
Biography
A French actor, screenwriter and director of Tunisian origin, he started out in the theater environment, and later established himself in film and TV, including series, and has had dozens of roles. His first film as a director was the feature comedy Father and Sons (Père et fils, 2003), and continued in the same genre with 3 Friends (Trois amis, 2007) and Heartstrings (Le coeur en braille, 2016).
Friendship, Music, Positive Choices, Teamwork, Empathy, Relationships, Education