A French Lesson

The story follows a mother and her three children in a small village after World War II. With the father missing in action, the 11-year-old son becomes the primary helper around the house. However, he faces significant obstacles, including being sent to a school in a neighboring village over 50 kilometers away.

Living with his mother's friend, he endures a challenging existence, receiving food from his mother only once every three weeks. The boy cooks for himself and struggles with the typical cruelty of childhood, as he encounters bullying from older boys. A French Lesson presents a poignant look at resilience and the harsh realities of life during a tumultuous period.