A Secret
"A 15-year-old boy unearths a shocking family secret."
Originally released in 2007. A Secret is a drama film. directed by Claude Miller.
Starring Patrick Bruel, Cécile de France, and Ludivine Sagnier
Synopsis
In 1953, a sensitive French boy finds out from a neighbor that his family's Jewish. François Grimbert becomes a physician, and gradually peels the layers of his buried family history which resulted in his difficult upbringing, raised as Catholic by his "Aryan" appearing parents. His athletic father labored to stamp out stereotypical Jewish characteristics he perceived in his son, to keep the family's many secrets, as most relatives fought in World War II, and later were hauled off to labor and death camps by the Gestapo.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 3, 2007
18 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (152 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Patrick Bruel
as Maxime Nathan Grinberg / Grimbert
Cécile de France
as Tania Stirn / Grimbert
Ludivine Sagnier
as Hannah Golda Stirn / Grinberg
Julie Depardieu
as Louise
Mathieu Amalric
as François Grimbert at 37 years old
Nathalie Boutefeu
as Esther
Yves Verhoeven
as Guillaume
Yves Jacques
as Le commandant Beraud
Sam Garbarski
as Joseph
Orlando Nicoletti
as Simon à 7 ans
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- La Région Île-de-France
- France 3 Cinéma
- Canal+
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Secret about?
In 1953, a sensitive French boy finds out from a neighbor that his family's Jewish. François Grimbert becomes a physician, and gradually peels the layers of his buried family history which resulte...
Who directed A Secret?
A Secret was directed by Claude Miller.
How long is A Secret?
A Secret has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was A Secret released?
A Secret was released on October 3, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Secret?
The main cast of A Secret includes Patrick Bruel, Cécile de France, Ludivine Sagnier, Julie Depardieu, Mathieu Amalric.
Is A Secret worth watching?
A Secret has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 152 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.