THE KID WITH A BIKE (2011)
JEAN-PIERRE DARDENNELUC DARDENNE
Plot
Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at Cannes Film Festival and a Golden Globe nominee for Best Foreign Language Film, this deeply moving new film by the Dardenne brothers delves into the emotional life of troubled 11-year-old Cyril (Thomas Doret). When his father (Jérémie Renier) abandons him, Cyril obsessively searches for his bicycle - placing his last bit of hope in this symbol of their relationship. Almost by accident, he becomes the ward of a kind hairdresser (Cécile de France), who bestows love on the youngster who is only too keen to share his affections with anyone who will show him attention. Understanding how to recognise and value the quality of love is a lesson that Cyril now must learn.