The Humanities Film Series Presents

LE GAMIN AU VELO OR THE KID WITH A BIKE

Friday, January 4

7 – 8:30 PM

ETC Lecture Hall

Co-winner of the Grand Prix at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, The Kid With a Bike or Le Gamin au Velo features Cyril, almost 12, who has only one plan: to find the father who left him temporarily in a children’s home. By chance he meets Samanatha, who runs a hairdressing salon and agrees to let him stay with her on weekends. Samantha accompanies Cyril in his search for his bicycle, his father, and answers. Cyril doesn’t recognize the love Samantha feels for him, a love he desperately needs to calm his rage.

Directed by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne and starring Cecile de France and Thomas Doret.