Name: Les enfants du naufrageur
Genre: Adventure
Released: 1992-02-19
Duration: 1 h 39 min
Rating: 5.6
Cast: Brigitte Fossey, Jacques Dufilho, Michel Robin

Eight children live on an island in Brittany ;like those of "the buttons war" ,they do not want to grow up to become like the adults they meet.

Aimed at the children's market ,but with a screenplay too complicated for them -and I do not mention nudity-,this movie did not find its audience ...

An old lady knows a lot of tales of long ago ,about a sailor she formerly knew, about a treasure from WW2.The children,spellbound, listen to her and never get tired of her story which is almost always the same .When she dies ,they are not convinced :people say it's an accident but "did she fall in the stairs or was she pushed?"

It is a confusing movie: At its best ,the film has a sense of mystery and takes advantage of the location ;at its worst,it's Enid Blyton's "the famous five" who investigate ,without a dog but with four more members in their club.Fortunately,the cast includes good actors: Jacques Dufilho,Brigitte Fossey and,in one of his last parts,Jean Marais .

French-language cinema, whether in France, Québec, or other Francophone regions, explores cultural identity, social change, and the tension between the individual and society. French cinema is not only celebrated for its intellectual experimentation and auteur traditions, but also its success in mainstream comedy, romance, and commercial entertainment. In Québec, films often focus on questions of language, belonging, and community within a distinct cultural landscape.

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The adventure genre features exciting journeys, quests, or expeditions undertaken by characters who often face challenges, obstacles, and risks in pursuit of a goal. Adventures can take place in a wide range of settings, from exotic and fantastical locations to historical or even everyday environments.

Eight children live together on a strange island, in supernatural happiness, until their little paradise is disturbed when an old lady is found murdered there. What has happened?

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