My Life in Pink

May. 28,1997      R
Rating:
7.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Ludovic is waiting for a miracle. With six-year-old certainty, she believes she was meant to be a little girl -- and that the mistake will soon be corrected. But where she expects the miraculous, Ludo finds only rejection, isolation and guilt -- as the intense reactions of family, friends, and neighbors strip away every innocent lace and bauble. As suburban prejudices close around them, family loves and loyalties are tested in the ever-escalating dramatic turns of Alain Berliner's critically acclaimed first feature. Winner of the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film and a favorite at festivals around the world, this unique film experience delivers magic of the rarest sort through a story of difference, rejection, and childlike faith in miracles.

Michèle Laroque as  Hanna Fabre
Jean-Philippe Écoffey as  Pierre Fabre
Hélène Vincent as  Élisabeth
Daniel Hanssens as  Albert
Julien Rivière as  Jérôme
Jean-François Gallotte as  Jeannot
Marine Jolivet as  Fabienne Delvigne
Anne Coesens as  Teacher
Vincent Grass as  Principal

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Reviews

Hellen
1997/05/28

I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

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Artivels
1997/05/29

Undescribable Perfection

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Donald Seymour
1997/05/30

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

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Paynbob
1997/05/31

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

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neuroplastic42
1997/06/01

**spoiler alert**This movie very accurately portrayed what its like growing up with a feminine gender expression, while having been coercively assigned male at birth. Having yet to experience years of sexual harassment and bullying, Ludovic's simple straightforward insistence that she is a girl is heartfelt and unassuming. She sees no danger with dressing in the clothes her sister gets to wear, pretending to be a bride, or telling her new friends she'll be a girl someday. But sadly, it seems everyone else in the film wants to strip that internal confidence from Ludovic. Her parents bully her so much, culminating in physical abuse, as well as Ludo's mother holding her down and cutting her hair. All this causes poor Ludo to attempt suicide and move out of her parents house, because her family hates and blames her. At age seven.The scenes with the father were difficult to watch...scary men shouldn't have a place in a young trans girl's life. I had to stop the movie and watch over two nights. It was like living with my father again.. so, really good directing, I guess. Not a happy ending, either. As far as I can tell, Ludo has hidden her feminine activities for fear of her parents reactions. When offered feminine clothing, Ludo's face lights up, and then quickly darkens in fear (excellent acting!). Ludo's fears are confirmed, as she is hit across the face multiple times and strangled by her mother. Mere MINUTES after the abuse, Ludo's mother says "You can wear whatever you want".....Are we supposed to believe that statement? Are we supposed to believe that an abuser has stopped abusing, with no treatment? It's clear that Ludo can never return to that innocent age of childhood, where gender expression was simply "what I want to do".Ludo entered into the transgender world of adults at the age of seven, learning that feminine gender expression can make you a target of sexual violence, even from your own parents. This is a movie that does not act as a role model for how to accept trans children in your community. This is not a feel-good family movie comedy. This movie shows what children with atypical gender expression go through right now, every day.

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atheisticghost
1997/06/02

You do owe it to yourself to see this film. It shows the bias of the MPAA that this film is rated R, don't listen to them, if you have children, show it to them, if you don't, you owe them an explanation as to why not. This is an outstanding movie. They rated it R for using the F bomb once (it is written but you probably won't notice it). It is a well made movie and gives an accurate portrayal of a transsexual. It doesn't go too far over the top, just a little bit but still, it is the most accurate to date. The movie is touching in a "it's a wonderful life" type way. At least rent the movie if you are curious about it. I bought it and don't regret it. Don't let it deter you that it is french, after a while, you won't even realize that you are reading subtitles.

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bob_bear
1997/06/03

There are not too many films I would describe as extraordinary but this is certainly one of very few that deserve that description. I simply cannot imagine it being made in Britain or America. The subject matter is just too, too controversial. So whether it is French or Belgian (as one reviewer suggested) it is a case of hats off to whoever it was that had the courage to bring this story to the screen.It's a fabulous movie. Heart rending and heart warming in turn. And risky. Boy, does it feel risky. One can just imagine the Born-Again Brigade's reaction. Outrage no doubt! But despite the fantasy elements the core of the film is reality. I know, I lived part of it. It's real so get used to it! The acting, direction, and script are superb. Flawless even. I can't recommend this film enough. My only sadness is that the people who would truly benefit from watching it won't. The bigots, the bullies and the Born-Again Brigade would doubtless balk at the thought of seeing a film that might just significantly challenge their prejudices.

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Analog_Rhombus
1997/06/04

I endured this film because it came highly recommended. Rarely has a film so egregiously disappointed me based on the glowing reviews of those I know who sang its praises. Ultimately, I thought it to be a heinous transposition of Berliner's personal fantasy world into the words and life of a child, barely above kindergarten age. Before cries of "homophobe!" or, "trans-sexual basher!" are leveled upon me, please understand that I am highly sympathetic to the strife and sacrifice many homosexuals and trans-gender persons endure throughout their lives. I also know that sexual confusion is a large part of growing up for many young people afraid to confront their true sexuality when they begin to feel very different and ostracized from their peers. But a 7-year-old boy? I simply could not overcome the inherent absurdity of Ludovic, a 7-year-old boy who dreams of having his period and who longs to marry and passionately kiss another young boy upon completion of said marriage. Indeed, everyone is different, of this there can be no doubt. However, for the sake of verisimilitude (please remember this is a fictional story), how many "straight" 7-year-old boys even long to passionately kiss little girls? The frank and disturbing sexuality of the gay little nymph as portrayed in Ludovic smacks of Berliner's bizarre, twisted fantasy; a film in which he may excuse, exorcise, and at the same time realize his lurid demons by using a VERY pre-teen child as his mouthpiece as opposed to a lucid, cognizant, world-weary adult trans-sexual. Perhaps Berliner himself knew whole-heartedly that he was gay and wanted to express such very, very openly when he was 7, but of every gay friend I've since discussed this film with since watching it, none could relate a common experience as presented in "Ma Vie en Rose." Again, a dastardly misuse of the gift of cinema for a film-maker to indulge himself and soak in the trappings of self-aggrandizing pre-teen homosexuality. Poor, poor, poor.

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