"LIES MY FATHER TOLD ME" (Canadian - 1975) - 1/8

[NoForgottenMemories]

just saw this on TV, but missed the beginning. this is now one of my top favorite movies!

[chalomirof63]

@NoForgottenMemories Did you by any chance see it on Turner Classic Movies? I did, and just recorded a duplicate copy for myself. Isn't it a gem!

[Trund27]

I loved the song at the end: "Rags, Clothes, Bottles" when I was a little kid. I haven't heard that song in 35 years!!

Thanks for uploading

[chalomirof63]

@Trund27 You're very welcome. BTW, do you cry when you hear that song? I do.

[chalomirof63]

Literally, or symbolically?

[Joslynn26]

This movie is about my great great grandfather :)

[rmas32]

I remember seeing this in the movies when I was eight! In retrospect it does not seem appropriate for such a young kid. But I do remember his grandfather reminding me of mine and crying my eyes out at the end! I'm getting teary eyed just thinking about it.

[chalomirof63]

@rmas32 Being a Canadian film, I imagine it is more authentic, realistic and a bit sophisticated for a young child. Nice that it affected you the way it did. :)

[rmas32]

@chalomirof63 Right. Obviously at eight I didn't get the sexual overtones. I had the same special relationship with my grandfather growing up. I had a father who was rarely around so my grandfather filled that void. God I'm such a mushball! I can't watch this without thinking of my grandfather and crying my eyes out at the end of the movie! But it's a "good" cry. ;)

[1960702]

I saw this in 1975 - it has remained with me my whole life - wonderful film

[thanksforthemessdick]

the visuals on that nightmare are excellent.never catching up but always seeing from far away