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La Belle Saison
2015 105 min France, Belgium 16+
★7.0
Drama, Romance
Director: Catherine Corsini
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Description
In 1971, a young woman moves from the French countryside to Paris and begins a passionate love affair with a feminist leader.
US Gross:
$35,322
Starring
Cécile de France
Actor
Izïa Higelin
Actor
Noémie Lvovsky
Actor
Awards
César Awards 2016
— Best Actress
César Awards 2016
— Best Supporting Actress
Key opinion
La Belle Saison is a sincere, grounded exploration of 1970s feminist awakening and lesbian romance. While the film is praised for its authentic, female-centric perspective, it is viewed as a thoughtful piece of character drama rather than an ambitious masterpiece.
| Acting | The performances are anchored by a cohesive, vivid ensemble cast that brings depth to both lead and secondary roles. | |
| Production | The film succeeds in establishing a realistic, immersive atmosphere that authentically captures the 1970s period. | |
| Direction | The storytelling offers a subtle, nuanced approach to sensuality that avoids the objectification often found in male-directed films. | |
| Theme | The narrative effectively grounds personal romantic discovery within the broader, historically significant context of early feminist and gay rights movements. |