An Infinite Tenderness
8.6
French documentary on the world of a brain-damaged, physically-handicapped child confined to a wheel chair, unable to speak but trying desperately to communicate with his nurse and the other children in the hospital. It chronicles his friendship with another youngster even more crippled than himself, their joy in being together, their little spats and, finally, the termination of their friendship by death. Directed by Pierre Jallaud, it is a remarkable achievement, treating its subject creatively yet with complete integrity. There is no commentary, no dialogue, only the natural sounds of the children and their environment.
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Pierre Jallaud Director
United States release November 1, 1972 · Produced in France · Production Les Films Ariane, Les Productions Artistes Associés
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Les Films 13
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Les Films Ariane
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Les Productions Artistes Associés
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France
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Original title
Une Infinie Tendresse
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
France · May 31, 1970
Limited theatrical
United States · November 1, 1972
Chicago International Film Festival
France
June 7, 1972 · Theatrical
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