L'heure exquise

In the streets of Marseille, René Allio encounters, once again, the spaces of his childhood, and remembers his family history.

Cast

Paul Allio

as Self

René Allio

as Self

Pierre Allio

as Self

Isabelle Fenech

as Self

Jean Maurel

as Self

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