Le cinéma de papa

Le cinéma de papa is a French comedy-drama directed by Claude Berri, shot in 1970 and released in 1971. Berri, who also appears on screen, uses the film as a personal tribute to the world of cinema and to the magic of the old-fashioned moviegoing experience. Blending humor with sentiment, the picture reflects the director's affection for the art form and stands among the more personal works of his early career. The ensemble features character actors familiar from French cinema of the period, including Dominique Zardi, Henri Attal, Jean Gruault and Paul Bisciglia, alongside performers such as Grégoire Aslan and Gabrielle Doulcet. Running about ninety minutes, the film is remembered as one of Berri's earlier directorial efforts, shaped by autobiographical touches and by his longstanding devotion to the movies.