It's Not Me, I Swear!

– Léon is ten years old, has lots of problems and an overly fertile imagination. Of course, there is ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 50 Minutes
Release Year:
2008
Original Name:
C'est pas moi, je le jure!
It's Not Me, I Swear! (2008) - Also known as C'est pas moi, je le jure!

Léon is ten years old, has lots of problems and an overly fertile imagination. Of course, there is mom and dad who are always fighting, and those annoying neighbors who get to spend the summer at the beach. And then, there's Léa, the exasperating girl who's always right about everything. In the summer of '68, when mom decides to leave everything behind to start a new life in Greece, Léon is prepared to do anything to kill the pain. Destroy the neighbors' house, become a professional liar and even, why not, fall in love with Léa. Together, they will overcome the pain of growing up when you feel abandoned.

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Release Date:

25 Sep 2008

Language:

French

Director:

Philippe Falardeau

Writer:

Philippe Falardeau (dialogue), Philippe Falardeau (screenplay), Bruno Hébert (book)

Main Actors:

Antoine L'Écuyer, Gabriel Maillé, Catherine Faucher, Suzanne Clément

Plot:

Léon is ten years old, has lots of problems and an overly fertile imagination. Of course, there is mom and dad who are always fighting, and those annoying neighbors who get to spend the summer at the beach. And then, there's Léa, the exasperating girl who's always right about everything. In the summer of '68, when mom decides to leave everything behind to start a new life in Greece, Léon is prepared to do anything to kill the pain. Destroy the neighbors' house, become a professional liar and even, why not, fall in love with Léa. Together, they will overcome the pain of growing up when you feel abandoned.

Awards:

8 wins & 7 nominations.

Production:

Christal Films

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
100%