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Movies : Drama : AVI Files: French Language
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SYNOPSIS
Of the many films that has affected me is deeply as François Ozon’s gorgeous meditation on life and death, A Time to Leave (aka Le Temps Qui Reste).
In this beautifully executed and evocative film, a self-involved fashion photographer, Romain (the stunningly handsome Melvil Poupaud), learns that he has an inoperable brain tumor, and that his chances for survival are very slim. (Indeed, the doctor tells him that he probably only has about three months to live.) Instead of telling his friends and family, he pushes them away, retreating further and further into a dazed-like stupor that becomes –- ironically -- somewhat of a survival instinct. Gradually, Romain begins to come to terms with his fate, and spends the final days of his life reconnecting with his younger self.
What makes A Time to Leave so special is director Ozon’s emphasis on the day-to-day moments of our lives. This is an incredibly humane film, one that explores the inner workings of the human mind and heart with gentle simplicity and, ultimately, respect. Much of the story is told through the cinematography and sound design –- a shot of the wilting flowers given to Romain by his grandmother (Jeanne Moreau, in yet another wonderful –- and pivotal -- performance), the sound of the ocean as Romain revels in the fresh air and children playing on the beach –- while the acting is top-notch all the way through.
The film isn’t perfect. A bit more characterization in the beginning (before Romain got his bad news) would have been nice, and the ending is just a bit anticlimactic (that’s the problem with slow, gentle fade-outs), but otherwise, this beautiful piece of filmmaking is nothing short of inspirational on many levels. The easy (and lazy) response to the film would be to say, “That was depressing.” And indeed, some nitwitted girl behind me immediately turned to her companion and said just that. But for those among us in the audience who actually got Ozon’s movie, the film served as a gentle reminder to the importance of stopping and smelling the roses. As corny as that may sound to some, films like this one make us realize what a profound concept it truly is.
VIEW THE TRAILER: http://www.francois-ozon.com/english/trailer/time-to-leave.html
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SYNOPSIS
Thomas (Sebastien Roch) is an orphaned student making the most of his youth, beauty, and bisexuality, spending his time partying hard and entertaining lovers of both genders. His spontaneous, fly-by-n...( read more )ight lifestyle is supported by the trust fund his deceased parents left him, and he lives with no thought of the future. Change comes when tragedy strikes, in the form of his lover Caroline's (Christine Boisson) sudden and unexpected death. She leaves behind her 13-year-old son, Gregoire (Jeremy Sanguinetti), with no one to care for him, and Thomas hesitantly takes him in, despite the subduing effects of surrogate fatherhood. Disapproving authorities step in, however, and Thomas is forced to decide whether or not to fight to keep Gregoire. This steamy and intelligent erotic drama uses a non-linear method of editing to create an oneiric sense of memory and desire.
“An erotic, intelligent, unusual and moving film!” Scott Cranin, PHILADELPHIA GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL A handsome, bisexual gigolo (Sébastian Roch) must choose between his hedonistic lifestyle and his moral obligation to look after his neighbor’s 13-year-old son (Jeremy Sanuinetti) when the boy's mother suddenly dies. Also starring Julie Depardieu (Amelie, A Very Long Engagement) daughter of Gerard Depardieu). DVD also includes Etienne Faure’s documentary short film In Search of Tadzio, which highlights Swedish heart-throb Björn Andresen, who starred as the object of Dirk Bogarde’s affection in the gay classic Death In Venice. Director Faure finds Andresen, 18 years after his groundbreaking performance as the angelic boy Tadzio, and speaks with him about the casting and production of Death In Venice and the experience of working with director Luchino Visconti. French with English Subtitles
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