Rating: NR
Genre:
Drama
Theatrical Release: 08/20/1999(USA)
Release Date: 05/27/2003
SubTitles: English
Dubbed: French
Run Time: 112 Minutes
Flags: Brief Nudity, Adult Situations, Adult Language, Sexual Situations
Distributor/Studio: Zeitgeist Films
Olivier Assayas directed this French drama, examining several relationships over a year's span, capturing varying textures and shades of feeling between people from late August of one year until early September of the next. Gabriel (
Mathieu Amalric) and Jenny (
Jeanne Balibar) separate, despite the affection that still binds them. A new love develops between Gabriel and young designer Anne (
Virginie Ledoyen) as they overcome their fears and uncertainties. At his publishing job, much of Gabriel's emotional energy is spent on his close friend Adrien (
Francois Cluzet), a once-promising novelist whose recent writing failed to repeat the critical and commercial success of his early novels. Jenny, who remains friends with Adrien, embarks on a new relationship with Jeremie (
Alex Descas). When an old illness reappears, Adrien must come to terms with an early death; he begins an affair with 15-year-old schoolgirl Vera (
Mia Hansen-Love). The personal tragedy of Adrien's death impacts on the fabric of friendships, as the individuals in the group reflect on death, life, and the future.
Jeanne Balibar's performance won her the "Best Actress" award at the 1998
San Sebastian Film Festival. Shown at the 1998
Toronto Film Festival and the 1998
New York Film Festival.
~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
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