The Kid with a Bike
From two-time Palme d'Or winning duo Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne comes THE KID WITH A BIKE, a realistic and touching human drama about growing up.
After being abandoned by his father, 11 year-old Cyril has gone to live in state care. One day, in the hope of finding his wayward father, Cyril escapes, seeking refuge from the school authorities in a doctor's surgery, where he meets the kind and loving Samantha. Samantha agrees to Cyril spending the weekends at her place, and in spite of the boy's self-destructive rage, the two lonely souls slowly start to develop a special bond.
Winner of the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival 2011, THE KID WITH A BIKE is a touching realist dramas from the undisputed masters of the genre – the Dardenne Brothers.
Special Features:
- Interview with Cécile de France
- Back to Seraing with the Dardennes
- Theatrical trailer
Critic Reviews:
- " For a film that is as heartbreaking and real as The Kid with a Bike, the Dardennes do not strike one false note. " – David Harris
- " Result(s) in a huge emotional payoff that resonates more deeply than its sparse elements might suggest. " – Matthew Lucas
- " Slight, yes, but that's what makes The Kid with a Bike such a tender, heart-warming and true-to-life depiction of the innocence of childhood and one child's longing for acceptance and love. " – Jamie Neish