Question 1

What true story inspired Golden Years?

Accepted Answer

The plot is based on a true story and the related book 'La garçonne et l'assassin' (The Boyish Woman and the Assassin) by historians Virgili and Voldman (2011).

Question 2

Why is the original French title 'Nos années folles' a play on words?

Accepted Answer

'Années folles' refers to the Roaring Twenties in France, the period from WWI to 1929. It also describes the wild character of Paul and the story, and 'folle' is a pejorative word for gay.

Question 3

Which film festivals featured Golden Years?

Accepted Answer

Golden Years was featured at the Chicago International Film Festival in 2017 and the Istanbul Film Festival in 2018.

Question 4

Who plays the WW1 deserter and his wife in Golden Years?

Accepted Answer

Pierre Deladonchamps plays Paul Grappe (and also Suzanne), and Céline Sallette plays Louise Grappe.

Question 5

What is the synopsis of Golden Years?

Accepted Answer

The true story of a French WW1 deserter who, with the support of his wife, spends a decade in disguise as a woman.

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