A Common Thread (2004)

Highly Recommended

France

Feature Film

Original Title: Brodeuses

Director: Éléonore Faucher

Writers: Éléonore Faucher, Gaëlle Macé

Cinematographer: Pierre Cottereau

Composer: Michael Galasso

Cast: Lola Naymark, Ariane Ascaride, Jacky Berroyer, Thomas Laroppe, Marie Félix, Anne Canovas, Marina Tomé, Elisabeth Commelin

A pregnant teenager with a passion for embroidery goes to work for an Armenian immigrant, who has recently lost her son in a motorcycle accident, whilst keeping her pregnancy a secret from family and friends, in Faucher’s beautifully shot, gorgeously scored, and movingly acted feature debut, which sensually presents a touching portrait of an unusual friendship. Iain.Stott