Le Fantôme de Canterville (2016) Directed by Yann Samuell
Comedy / Drama / Fantasy
aka: The Canterville Ghost
Film Synopsis
At the heart of Brittany, the ghost of Aliénor de Canterville is condemned
to haunt her family's château and to drive away anyone who attempts
to take up residence in the ancient building. She carries out this
mission in an exemplary fashion, assisted by her faithful servant Gwilherm.
But when the Otis family buy the château to escape the hubbub of modern
life in Paris, Aliénor soon realises she has met her match.
Try as she might, nothing she does manages to frighten this 21st century
brood of thick-skinned nuisances. Not only do the youngsters make fun
of her, but the parents ignore her altogether. What a tragic turn of
events for a career phantom! Aliénor's only friend in the Otis
clan is 15-year-old Virginia. Moved by the plight of the unfortunate
ghost of Canterville, the latter sets out to find a way to lift the terrible
curse that has been imposed on her.
From Jean Renoir to François Truffaut, French cinema has no shortage of truly great filmmakers, each bringing a unique approach to the art of filmmaking.