Pierre Creton's"Un Prince" is scheduled for theatrical release on October 18, 2023. After a notable presentation at the Quinzaine des Cinéastes at the Cannes Film Festival 2023, this film is attracting attention for its detailed exploration of themes such as learning, sexuality and the mysteries surrounding a singular castle.
The scenario depicts the journey of Pierre-Joseph, a 16-year-old boy training to become a gardener. During his apprenticeship, he meets key figures such as Françoise Brown, the center's director, Alberto, his botany teacher, and Adrien, his employer. Interactions with these influential figures guide him not only on his career path, but also in understanding his own sexuality.
The film spans a period of forty years, introducing the character of Kutta, Françoise Brown's adopted child. Now the owner of an enigmatic château, Kutta transforms Pierre-Joseph's expectations and outlook.
The performances of actors Antoine Pirotte, Manon Schaap, and Vincent Barré add an extra dimension to the story, offering depth and nuance to their respective characters.
All in all,"Un Prince" offers an intimate and thoughtful perspective on personal and professional growth, highlighting the importance of encounters and experiences in life's journey. Pierre Creton's direction and the performances of the lead actors give the film an authentic and touching character, making"Un Prince" a notable work to discover in theaters this October 18, 2023.
Pierre-Joseph joins a training and apprenticeship center to become a gardener. It's here that he meets a series of characters: Françoise Brown, the headmistress, Alberto, his botany teacher, and Adrien, his employer, all of whom will play a decisive role in his apprenticeship story, and open him up to his sexuality. Forty years later comes Kutta, Françoise Brown's adopted child, whom he has always heard about but never met. But Kutta, who has become the owner of a strange château, seems to be looking for more than just a gardener.
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