"Le livre de Marie" or "The Book of Mary" is a Swiss/French co-production from 1985, a César--nominated short film that runs for under half an hour and don't be fooled by the photo here as this is not a black-and-white movie. This over 30-year-old work was directed by Anne-Marie Miéville and I think she is also the script writer here. It is the story of a girl who finds the most (un)usual ways to deal with her parents' arguments and upcoming divorce. Music plays a major part in here like several other components linked to the girl's behavior. I cannot say I know any of the cast members here, but that is not essential either to appreciate the film and the characters eventually and yes this is not just about the daughter, but also about her parents, especially the mother. It is a decentg character study I think and occasional weaknesses in writing are never serious enough to be a really negative deal breaker. Everybody who likes family drama can give this one a go in my opinion. Most likely you won't be disappointed, but don't forget the subtitles unless you are fluent in the French language. I think the actors did a good job too. Watch it.
Review of The Book of Mary
