Thus Passes the Glory of the World, makes the same observation as the last Ken Loach, that of a world that is disintegrating, where individualism has ravaged everything. Guédiguian, angry, darker than ever, speaks to us of the survival to which we are reduced, of the end of family solidarity, of the neo-liberalism that has colonized our minds. As if there was nothing left of Marseille. Terrible !

This movie is the perfect anti thesis of another film - series taking place in Marseilles: PLUS BELLE LA VIE; somewhere the same settings and atmosphere but far less depressing anf gloomy for the TV show. You find here the Guediguian's bunch: Jean Pierre Daroussin, Gérard Meylan, Ariane Ascaride, in another powerful drama, social, family tale. No boredom there, it could also have been a mini series;

I had the honor of having a small role in this movie as an American tourist. The story is very dark and in the end very sad. The acting is wonderful by every one of the principal players and Marseilles is also part of the story. The lead actress won for best actress this summer at the Venice Film Festival and it is well merited. The direction is excellent as well. There is not any humour or "comic relief" throughout the whole movie but I think that a bit of laughter or comedy would not have been appropriate. I had a wonderful day shooing my short scene and was happy to work briefly with one of the principal players who played the chauffeur.