Mercuriales (2014)

In a Parisian suburb of Bagnolet two receptionists who work in the lobby of the titular high-rise drift from one enigmatic situation to the next going to the pool, visiting a maze-like sex club and hunting for new employment.

Director:

Virgil Vernier

Writers:

Mariette Désert, Virgil Vernier

Stars:

Ana Neborac, Philippine Stindel, Jad Solesme

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ana Neborac	...	Lisa
Philippine Stindel	...	Joane
Jad Solesme	...	Nadia
Annabelle Lengronne	...	Zouzou
Sadio Nakaté	...	Tony
Damien Bonnard	...	Le gardien
Mickael Caeyman
Sarah Loko
Franck Babot
Isaïe Théodore Korenfeld
Benjamin Klintoe
Pierre Joab
Fathi Ibrahim Elnour
Moussa Ibrahim
Maryne Cayon	...	(as Marine Cayon)

Storyline

In a Parisian suburb of Bagnolet two receptionists who work in the lobby of the titular high-rise drift from one enigmatic situation to the next going to the pool, visiting a maze-like sex club and hunting for new employment.

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Plot Keywords:

penetration | bathtub | urinating in a bathtub | friendship between girls | building destruction | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

User Reviews

Mercuriales

The various characters that inhabit the Mercuriales Towers resemble those captured in their own urban island as in Jia Zhangke's "The world". However here the two young girls, escape this encampment and follow a strong friendship. The director seems to want to express almost too much, as often happens in debuts.

There is an underlying atmosphere of magic, supernatural, which reflects youth's frustrations, anger or drama. For example the demolition at the final is perhaps a reflection of the separation of the two. The rebellious acts against Paris urbanity and mythological creatures reminds of Rivette's "Pont du nord". Moreover, there is also sensuality. The way this angst of young age is expressed is remarkable. I can't say there is anything remarkable about the youngsters here, being average, but what matters is the keen reflection of their temperaments in our modern world.

Details

Country:

France

Language:

French English Russian Romanian

Release Date:

26 November 2014 (France)

Also Known As:

Mercuriales - Die Töchter des Merkur

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kazak Productions, Arte France Cinéma, ARTE

Technical Specs

Runtime:

108 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1