Declarition of War

French writer and director Valérie Donzelli's sophomore effort is an accomplished film on every level. After a young couple fall in love and marry, their worst nightmare comes when their son is diagnosed with a brain tumor. Based on their actual ordeal, actors Valérie Donzelli and Jérémie Elkaïm wrote this remarkable film and star as well making an uplifting film with plenty of heart and humor which could have been a straight drama. Donzelli's original and refreshing vision makes her one of the few filmmakers who can seamlessly blend comedy and drama. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.