A Christmas Tale
CATHERINE DENEUVE and Quantum Of Solace villain Mathieu Amalric head a strong cast in this French-language drama.
A family gathers for Christmas aware that matriarch Deneuve has cancer.
Old resentments and bitter regrets are aired as they face crisis point.
Very French and absolutely wonderful.
VERDICT 4/5
Cert 15, New Wave Films, DVD: rental and retail