Israel Horovitz (1939–2020)

A poignant and, at times, acerbically amusing film based in Paris. Made in 2014, there are just three main characters, played by Kevin Kline, Maggie Smith and Kristen Scott Thomas. Impeccable acting, believable screen chemistry, and an intriguing storyline involving a peculiarly French method of buying a house inexpensively...

We thought this a beautifully made film, and were engrossed almost from the start. Perhaps the plot is a tad predictable, but the premise is unusual, and the scenery show more stunning. All filmed on location in Paris, apparently.

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I listened to this play courtesy of the L.A. Theatre Works broadcast on their website. Jason Robards & Judith Ivey were excellent and the play probably deserves a higher rating (added later - I have raised my 3.5* rating to 4* so this comment may not still apply). Ivey in particular did the Gloucester accent well (and I come from this area of the world).

My problem with it was personal - it hit a lot of buttons for me. Of course, now that I write that down I am thinking that is what a good show more play should do! While I liked the ending, it was on the sentimental side. Those who like strict realism in their theater might quibble that it isn't likely... show less

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_estate
Selling property while keeping a life estate is commonly known in France as "viager
Williamson, Lucy (2015-07-01). "The deal to sell your home and get paid to stay". BBC News. Retrieved 1 July 2015.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life_estate
In common law and statutory law, a life estate is the ownership of land for the duration of a ....