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Director:
Claude Pinoteau
Writers:
Danièle Thompson (writer) &
Claude Pinoteau (writer)
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Release Date:
11 December 1981 (West Germany) more
Genre:
Comedy | Romance more
Tagline:
Vic is young, beautiful, in love and totally mixed up. But when your 14.... that's the best way to be! [Video Australia] more
Plot:
This is the story about the first love experiences of a teenage-girl. full summary | add synopsis
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User Comments:
French cult teenage movie more

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Ready for Love (Philippines: English title)
The Party (USA)
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Runtime:
110 min | USA:100 min
Country:
France
Language:
French
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Australia:PG (video rating) | USA:PG | Germany:12 | Singapore:PG

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10 out of 11 people found the following comment useful:-
French cult teenage movie, 1 August 2003
Author: aurorezewhite from Paris, France

Every French girl between the age of 15 and 35 knows this classic movie by heart!

La Boum takes place in Paris (Saint Germain des Prés) in the early eighties. 13 year-old Vic and best friend Penelope are dealing with high-school life, first loves and the problems in their parents' couples. The first half of the movie is about Vic trying to convince her parents to let her attend her first "boum" (home party), with the help of her hilarious grand-grand mother. Of course, Vic falls in love at the party, and the second half of the movie focuses on the relationship.

"La Boum" is a beautiful movie about adolescence, with great comedy moments and fabulous actors. Any teenage girl or anyone who's into the 80s culture should see it. It also has a very parisian touch that I love. We see so many movies taking place in american high schools, kids driving to school, playing fields, cheerleaders, etc etc... "La Boum" shows the life in Paris as it really is, for a change. This was the first role of Sophie Marceau (later to be a James Bond villain).

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