Cork French Film Festival 2012
The Thorn in the Heart
L'épine dans le coeur
Michel Gondry is known for his quirky films and music videos and his organic playful imagery has won him many fans.
14:00 Tue 08 March, 2011 @ The Gate Cinema
2009
82mins
DCP
French (English subtitles)
Directed by Michel Gondry
Starring Jean-Yves Gondry, Michel Gondry, Suzette Gondry
Coming from a family of inventors and technological innovators, Gondry’s films have become synonymous with these family influences.
The Thorn in the Heart is a personal look at the life of Michel’s aunt Suzette Gondry, and her relationship with her son, Jean-Yves. During the course of filming the documentary, Michel unearths new family stories and uses his camera to explore them in a subtle and sensitive way.
The Thorn in the Heart had its world premiere screening in the official selection at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.