My Life in Pink

1997 "Sometimes you just have to be yourself."
7.5| 1h28m| R| en| More Info
Released: 28 May 1997 Released
Producted By: Canal+
Country: France
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Ludovic is waiting for a miracle. With six-year-old certainty, she believes she was meant to be a little girl -- and that the mistake will soon be corrected. But where she expects the miraculous, Ludo finds only rejection, isolation and guilt -- as the intense reactions of family, friends, and neighbors strip away every innocent lace and bauble. As suburban prejudices close around them, family loves and loyalties are tested in the ever-escalating dramatic turns of Alain Berliner's critically acclaimed first feature. Winner of the Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film and a favorite at festivals around the world, this unique film experience delivers magic of the rarest sort through a story of difference, rejection, and childlike faith in miracles.

Genre

Drama, Comedy

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Director

Alain Berliner

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Canal+

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My Life in Pink Audience Reviews

Scanialara You won't be disappointed!
WillSushyMedia This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.
Tobias Burrows It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.
Paynbob It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.
Loisroselyn I've just finished earning my master's degree in Psychology. This film fits right in with what I've learned. It is touching and enlightening. I believe that every person should view this film before having children. Accept everyone for who they are and don't try to change them. We live in a diverse world, we should enjoy it instead of manipulating it. Open your eyes. This story is not limited to gender specifications and expectations. It is about being accepted for who we are - period. I highly recommend this film. I rented it from Netflix, so I know that it's available. It's important to recognize the name as "Ma Vie En Rose," rather than "La Vie En Rose."
atheisticghost You do owe it to yourself to see this film. It shows the bias of the MPAA that this film is rated R, don't listen to them, if you have children, show it to them, if you don't, you owe them an explanation as to why not. This is an outstanding movie. They rated it R for using the F bomb once (it is written but you probably won't notice it). It is a well made movie and gives an accurate portrayal of a transsexual. It doesn't go too far over the top, just a little bit but still, it is the most accurate to date. The movie is touching in a "it's a wonderful life" type way. At least rent the movie if you are curious about it. I bought it and don't regret it. Don't let it deter you that it is french, after a while, you won't even realize that you are reading subtitles.
P Adkins Excellent tale of little Ludovic who is sure he is really a she. It's a must see!! Unfortunately, we live in a world where each individual thinks their way is the right way...which is wrong. With that being said, Ludovic's family has to deal with their judgmental neighbors who should be "cleaning their own kitchen" so to speak. The comedy/drama dives deep into the trials & tribulations that this poor kid has to suffer in order to feel like he/she fits in. The funny thing is, back in the roman times, green was actually considered the "feminine" color...it was changed to pink when fashion changed many years later. Maybe they will make a sequel with Ludovic & call it "My Life In Green, The College Years!"
Analog_Rhombus I endured this film because it came highly recommended. Rarely has a film so egregiously disappointed me based on the glowing reviews of those I know who sang its praises. Ultimately, I thought it to be a heinous transposition of Berliner's personal fantasy world into the words and life of a child, barely above kindergarten age. Before cries of "homophobe!" or, "trans-sexual basher!" are leveled upon me, please understand that I am highly sympathetic to the strife and sacrifice many homosexuals and trans-gender persons endure throughout their lives. I also know that sexual confusion is a large part of growing up for many young people afraid to confront their true sexuality when they begin to feel very different and ostracized from their peers. But a 7-year-old boy? I simply could not overcome the inherent absurdity of Ludovic, a 7-year-old boy who dreams of having his period and who longs to marry and passionately kiss another young boy upon completion of said marriage. Indeed, everyone is different, of this there can be no doubt. However, for the sake of verisimilitude (please remember this is a fictional story), how many "straight" 7-year-old boys even long to passionately kiss little girls? The frank and disturbing sexuality of the gay little nymph as portrayed in Ludovic smacks of Berliner's bizarre, twisted fantasy; a film in which he may excuse, exorcise, and at the same time realize his lurid demons by using a VERY pre-teen child as his mouthpiece as opposed to a lucid, cognizant, world-weary adult trans-sexual. Perhaps Berliner himself knew whole-heartedly that he was gay and wanted to express such very, very openly when he was 7, but of every gay friend I've since discussed this film with since watching it, none could relate a common experience as presented in "Ma Vie en Rose." Again, a dastardly misuse of the gift of cinema for a film-maker to indulge himself and soak in the trappings of self-aggrandizing pre-teen homosexuality. Poor, poor, poor.