Summer of 85 (2020)

While boating, Alexis's boat capsizes and almost drowns before being rescued by David, who ultimately ends up as the friend of his dreams.

Director:

François Ozon

Writers:

Aidan Chambers (novel), François Ozon (adaptation)

Stars:

Félix Lefebvre, Benjamin Voisin, Philippine Velge

3 wins & 23 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
Félix Lefebvre	...	Alexis
Benjamin Voisin	...	David
Philippine Velge	...	Kate
Valeria Bruni Tedeschi	...	Madame Gorman
Melvil Poupaud	...	Monsieur Lefèvre
Isabelle Nanty	...	Madame Robin
Laurent Fernandez	...	Monsieur Robin
Aurore Broutin	...	L'éducatrice
Bruno Lochet	...	Bernard
Yoann Zimmer	...	Luc
Antoine Simoni	...	Chris
Patrick Zimmermann	...	Le juge
Samuel Brafman-Moutier	...	Frère Gorman
Benjamin Allouche	...	Le Rabbin

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

gay | male nudity | male rear nudity | gay kiss | boy dressed as girl | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Cannes Film Festival - The Official Selection 2020 - The regulars.

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Connections

References Suddenly, Last Summer (1959)

User Reviews

Film Review - Summer of 85 (2020) 6.7/10

"Be that as it may, even as a minor Ozon's work, SUMMER OF 85 is well-conceived and constructed in a holistic level, not least for recreating the 80s laidback ambience that matches the film's alluring scenery, and the savvy message of moving-on. But Yours Truly cannot dispel a faint whiff of disappointment, entering the third decade of feature filmmaking, when will Ozon's career reach a prefigured apotheosis is still anybody's guess. Patience must be reserved to both his devotees and the quondam wunderkind himself."

read the full review on my blog: cinema omnivore

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan]

Country:

France

Language:

French English

Release Date:

18 June 2021 (USA)

Also Known As:

Summer of 85

Filming Locations:

Le Tréport, Seine-Maritime, France

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$3,444,557

Company Credits

Production Co:

Mandarin Films, FOZ, France 2 Cinéma

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1