Francois Ozon's 'Summer of 85' is a bittersweet film, one that ultimately encourages its audience to embrace the joy and the heartache of first love, along with the ephemerality of having a life-changing presence in your life. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-summer-of-85-a-refreshingly-nuanced-coming-of-age-story
Whoever dies first, the other promises to dance on his grave.
What do you dream of when you're 16-years-old and in a seaside resort in Normandy in the 1980s? A best friend? A lifelong teen pact? Scooting off on adventures on a boat or a motorbike? Living life at breakneck speed? No. You dream of death. Because you can't get a bigger kick than dying. And that's why you save it till the very end. The summer holidays are just beginning, and this story recounts how Alexis grew into himself.
Top Cast
Félix Lefebvre
Alexis Robin
Benjamin Voisin
David Gorman
Philippine Velge
Kate
Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
Madame Gorman
Melvil Poupaud
Mr. Lefèvre
Isabelle Nanty
Madame Robin
Laurent Fernandez
Mr. Robin
Aurore Broutin
The Educator
Bruno Lochet
Bernard
Yoann Zimmer
Luc
Antoine Simony
Chris
Patrick Zimmermann
The Judge
Samuel Brafman-Moutier
Gorman's Brother
Benjamin Allouche
The Rabbi
Reviews
Félix Lefebvre (who reminded me, here, of a young Charlie Hunnam in "Queer as Folk" (1999)) is sixteen year old "Alex" who takes his friend's dinghy out for a sail and gets caught in a thunderstorm that capsizes his boat. Luckily for him, Benjamin Voisin ("David") is nearby and tows him ashore and into his mother's recuperative bathtub! The next six weeks are now depicted in a cleverly interwoven mix of current and…
This was an incredibly good movie, although it really wouldn't be considered a happy ending, it does end on a hopeful note.
FAQ about Summer of 85
What is Summer of 85 about?
What do you dream of when you're 16-years-old and in a seaside resort in Normandy in the 1980s? A best friend? A lifelong teen pact? Scooting off on adventures on a boat or a motorbike? Living life at breakneck speed? No. You dream of death. Because you can't get a bigger kick…
When was Summer of 85 released?
Summer of 85 was released in 2020.
What genres does Summer of 85 belong to?
Summer of 85 is categorised as Romance, Drama.
Who stars in Summer of 85?
The cast of Summer of 85 includes Félix Lefebvre, Benjamin Voisin, Philippine Velge, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Melvil Poupaud.