A tenderhearted if rather formulaic drama of family reunion, Lola Pater marks a slight milestone in French cinema, telling the story of a trans woman reconciling with her long-lost son in ways that are more fitting for le grand public than the art house.
Written and directed by Nadir Moknech (Goodbye Morocco, Delice Paloma), the film is a thoughtful, albeit predictable, look at transgender issues from the viewpoint of an aging mother and former father (“pater” means “father” in Latin) that pushes a few boundaries and a few familiar buttons before heading to its expected conclusion. After premiering at the...
Written and directed by Nadir Moknech (Goodbye Morocco, Delice Paloma), the film is a thoughtful, albeit predictable, look at transgender issues from the viewpoint of an aging mother and former father (“pater” means “father” in Latin) that pushes a few boundaries and a few familiar buttons before heading to its expected conclusion. After premiering at the...
- 8/10/2017
- by Jordan Mintzer
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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