Nostalgic, loosely autobiographical drama from French filmmaking veteran Olivier Assayas (Summer Hours). A young French artist is caught up in...
Nostalgic, loosely autobiographical drama from French filmmaking veteran Olivier Assayas (Summer Hours). A young French artist is caught up in a whirlwind of politics, art and sex during the turbulent French student movement of the early '70s. Winner of Best Screenplay at Venice 2012.
In 1971 Paris, young people are waging the struggle against their government and a complacent society, a revolution they believe is just beginning, with their impassioned debates bleeding into the streets. Gilles (newcomer Clément Metayer) is a high school student torn between left-wing activism and his aspiration to become a painter or filmmaker. He meets political firebrand Christine (Lola Créton) and senses a kindred spirit. When one of their protests goes wrong and draws police attention, Gilles, Christine and their friends escape to sun-drenched Italy for the summer where they live a bohemian life, drifting between parties, rallies and film screenings.
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"Wise and wistful memory-piece on the revolutionary fervor that suffused his [Assaya's] young adulthood."
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Variety
Variety"A pitch-perfect period setting can't compensate for the presence of the lithe but terminally listless leads."
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Total Film
Total Film"Free of nostalgia and not overly critical in hindsight, it captures the immediacy of youth in hugely endearing fashion."
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Time Out
Time Out"Mr. Assayas's method is observant and immersive. His camera moves among young bodies like an invisible friend..."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"The ideas get lost in the nostalgic, elegaic glow, but that glow is nurtured expertly."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"A distinctive and nuanced film about the much-chronicled post-1968 years of radical European politics, as well as providing droll insight into his self-discovery as an artist."
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Hollywood Reporter
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Award winner- Winner of the Fondazione Mimmo Rotella Award and Screeplay Award, Venice Film Festival 2012.
- Rating
- MA15+, Strong nudity and drug references
- Runtime
- 122
- Genre
- Drama
- Country of origin
- France
