Le petit bougnat (1970)

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When the long awaited departure day arrives, le Petit Bougnat, a child coal merchant eager to go to summer camp, realizes that his mother forgot to register his name with the rest of the group. Desperate to join them, the young coal merchant tries to find a way to integrate himself with the other campers. On the opposite end of the spectrum is Rose (Isabelle Adjani), who refuses to join the kids and goes so far as to run away from the bus. While the coal merchant is busy avoiding authorities who want to remove him from the rest of the group, Rose continues to sulk and search for a way back home. Despite her initial doubtfulness, Rose eventually comes to see the charms of the camp, and walks away from an offer to leave.

Film Background
"Le Petit Bougnat" is a French film directed by Bernard Toublanc-Michel, released in 1970. The primary stars in this motion picture are Claude Amazan (Claude), who plays the title function, and Isabelle Adjani (Rose), in her screen launching. The story revolves around the themes of childhood, summer season adventures, friendship, and early blooming love.

Plot Summary
"Le Petit Bougnat" follows the lead character called Claude, played by Claude Amazan, also referred to as Le Petit Bougnat. The film starts in Paris, where we see Claude, a young boy associated with coal shipment, revealing his desire to go on vacation. However, his moms and dads refuse to send him because they think city kids do not need holidays.

Rose, depicted by Isabelle Adjani, is a lovely young girl who likewise imagines going on a summertime adventure. However, much like Claude, her dream is likewise rejected as her mom believes the countryside is not fit for her. Despite the fact that both kids wished to delight in a daring summertime, their parents' decisions disappoint them.

Experience and Adventures
Disappointed by the refusal of their particular parents, both Claude and Rose decide to take things into their own hands. They both escape from home and fulfill on the train to sign up with a children's summer season camp in Auvergne. From their meeting, starts a sweet and comical journey, as they face numerous difficulties and adventures.

The film depicts their bonding, accidents, has a hard time, and growing affection for each other. They discover to keep an eye out for each other and worth friendship. They come across various scenarios involving wild animals, severe weather, getting lost in the mountains, and more. All these adventures even more develop more powerful bonds in between the 2, culminating in a sweet young love.

Romantic Blooming And Rescue
Claude and Rose, in spite of their young age, share moments that hint at a young romance brewing in between them. This starts when Rose ends up being jealous upon seeing Claude with another woman, making her realize her feelings towards him. Their bond and take care of each other is even more reinforced when they get lost in the mountains.

Regardless of their incredible experience, Claude and Rose's disappearance causes panic, resulting in a large search operation by the cops and their moms and dads. Thankfully, the 2 young travelers are found protected. In the end, they return home, discovering they're rather efficient in their own adventures, and recognizing their sensations for each other.

Conclusion
"Le Petit Bougnat" is a light-hearted and wonderful coming-of-age tale that tells the story of two young characters and their summer escape, leading to unforeseen adventures and an innocent romantic bond. Supplying important lessons about relationship, self-dependency, love, and nerve, the film left an impact on French cinema throughout the 1970s.

Isabelle Adjani, with her launching function as Rose, and Claude Amazan, as the lovely bougnat, provide stellar performances, capturing the essence of their young and fleeing characters. The movie, with its easy yet compelling narrative, stays a valued film in the world of French movie theater.

Top Cast

  • Claude Amazan
    le petit Bougnat
  • Isabelle Adjani (small)
    Isabelle Adjani
    Rose
  • Vincenzo Sartini
    Roland
  • Guy Allombert
    un moniteur
  • Michel Théodou
  • Sylvie Allombert