Le goût des merveilles

A beautiful film, literally and figuratively, which begins and ends with an ultra-bokeh image. This bucolic tale is based on the chance encounter between Pierre, a man suffering from Asperger syndrome, and Louise, a widow, mother of two. The scenario might seem far-fetched and/or barely credible, but this observation is secondary: Louise is struggling to save her business of organic products, and any help would be welcome. Would Pierre be this providential help? During the film, the audience strolls with the main protagonists in an immense orchard lined with poppies and surrounded by fields of lavender or sunflowers. Thus, we see them taming to each other, as the fox and the little prince (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, 1943). This film constantly rhymes with benevolence and sweetness. It's undoubtedly refreshing!

Viginie Efira's husband died doing a dangerous sport. Now with two children and an in- debt pear farm she meets Benjamin Lavernhe who is trying to escape from a state official trying to analyze his danger to the state. He has hacked into some high level documents. When hit by Virginie's car, Benjamin goes home with her and discovers he loves her, her children, and the farm. He is good looking, honest, and the children find him very appealing. Benjamin does get analyzed and decides he wants to live with Virginie. His sense of wonder has captured the family. Since autism and all levels on the spectrum are everywhere, this story is completely relevant. Of course people on the spectrum will fall in love and finally feel it is where they belong. Sense of Wonder shows how an open heart and mind can inspire hope and changes.

... since I first saw it in the cinema. Whenever I feel down or depressed - this is my choice! So, just sit back and enjoy <3

What an unexpected surprise. Beautiful use of natural light, perfect composition, brilliant performances, rich and clever storytelling, and flawless continuity and editing, all of which didn't occur to me until the film was over and I had time to think about it. The best hour and thirty-eight minutes I've spent doing anything in a long time.

Filled with the wonders of Nature, and great cinematography of the Rhone/Alpes region of France. Beautiful story, also, about the wonders of the human mind and of altruistic Love. Sooo refreshing, compared to typical Hollywood fare. . . .