The acting is subdued, nothing over the top, but captures a realism not normally seen in the bigger-budget films.
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RogerEbert.comGlenn Kenny
RogerEbert.comGlenn Kenny
The viewer might strap themselves in for some life lessons. “Driving Madeleine” does serve them up, sure, but the film, written and directed by Christian Carion, is a lot more than a sentimental journey.
Both of the leads keep it low-key, with 95-year-old Renaud’s unfussy reminiscences dotted with defiant irony, and the initially unforthcoming Boon opening up under her cajoling as naturally as a flower.