Movie spotlight
Ça détourne
Broadcast for the end-of-year holidays, this second diversion (which follows Derrick contre Superman) is a crazy cartoon show mixing original sequences presented by Valérie Payet and Philippe Dana with redoubled excerpts from cartoons with Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck... and films with Steve McQueen, Burt Lancaster, Jack Nicholson, Jean Gabin, etc. This is the second of the three TV films of the Grand Détournement.
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Plot Summary
A woman, Claire, grapples with her past and present relationships, particularly her complex connection with her former lover, Antoine, and her evolving feelings for another woman, Françoise. The film explores themes of desire, memory, and the fluid nature of identity and sexuality within a contemplative narrative.
Critical Reception
Ça détourne received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often highlighting its sensitive portrayal of female relationships and its introspective nature. Some found its deliberate pace and ambiguity challenging, while others praised its artistic merit and nuanced exploration of complex emotions.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its subtle exploration of lesbian relationships and female desire.
Noted for its introspective and atmospheric approach to character study.
Some found the narrative to be slow or overly ambiguous.
Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for 'Ça détourne' is not readily available.
Fun Fact
Brigitte Roüan, who also stars in the film, made her directorial debut with 'Ça détourne', which was selected for the Un Certain Regard section at the 1992 Cannes Film Festival.
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