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Declaration Of War (2012) Valée Donzelli directs and stars in an unexpectedly upbeat autobiographical drama made with French New Wave pizzazz about a young boy with brain cancer and… PT100M Sundance Selects
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Declaration Of War (2012)

Reviewed by | Jan 27, 2012

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DECLARATION OF WAR Cesar Desseix, Jeremie Elkaim, and Valerie Donzelli
DECLARATION OF WAR Cesar Desseix, Jeremie Elkaim, and Valerie Donzelli
EW's GRADE
B

Details Limited Release: Jan 27, 2012; Length: 100 Minutes; Distributor: Sundance Selects

Valée Donzelli directs and stars in an unexpectedly upbeat autobiographical drama made with French New Wave pizzazz about a young boy with brain cancer and the parents who pull together to fight for him. Donzelli knows her stuff: She's the real mother, and Jérémie Elkaïm is the boy's real father (and Donzelli's co-writer). An adventurous song selection and stylish narrative techniques put a strangely romantic face on a harrowing story that's a parental nightmare. Adding to the romance: Donzelli and Elkaïm are madly attractive. B

Originally posted Jan 25, 2012 Published in issue #1192-1193 Feb 03, 2012 Order article reprints