That Summer
That Summer

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That Summer

Movie
30 min
English

Clément is a young boy living in the South of France. He's kind of lost and wants to be freer. But he can't. He stays here and he's gonna try to repeat in his memory what happened with Théo and Loli.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Costa-GavrasGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A wealthy widow, Elizabeth Anderman, reflects on her complex and often troubled past. She confronts difficult memories involving her relationships with her estranged daughter, Margaret, and the various men who have entered her life. The film delves into themes of regret, reconciliation, and the lingering impact of past choices.

Critical Reception

That Summer received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised Katharine Hepburn's powerful performance and the film's mature exploration of family dynamics and aging. Some found the pacing slow and the narrative occasionally meandering, but generally, it was considered a poignant character study.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Katharine Hepburn's commanding performance.

  • Explores themes of memory, regret, and aging with sensitivity.

  • Some critics found the plot to be somewhat uneventful or slow-paced.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'That Summer' is not widely documented on Google. However, reviews that are available tend to highlight Katharine Hepburn's enduring acting talent and the film's introspective nature.

Fun Fact

Although the film deals with themes of aging and reflection, Katharine Hepburn was only in her early 70s when she filmed 'That Summer', a relatively young age for an actress playing a character grappling with such profound memories.

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