Underplayed Gems

Parasol (2015)

Parasol poster
Directed by
Valéry Rosier
Genre
comedy drama
Country
Belgium
Runtime
1h 28m
Rated
TP
Rating
5.2 of 10 from 6 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A shy man navigates his daily life in a small Belgian town, interacting with neighbors and friends. He finds small moments of connection and humor in the midst of routine.

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What happens

Parasol is a 2015 Belgian drama film directed by Valéry Rosier. It premiered at the 2016 San Sebastián International Film Festival. The film received seven nominations at the 7th Magritte Awards, including Best Film and Best Director for Parasol. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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