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Born in 68
1968. Catherine, Yves and Hervé are twenty years old. They're students in Paris and they love each other. The May student uprisings radically change their lives. Overtaken by communal utopia, they leave the city with a few friends to set up house in an abandoned farm in the Lot region. A desire for freedom and the search for individual fulfillment lead them to make choices that cause them to separate.
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Plot Summary
A young woman struggles with her past and her identity as she navigates adulthood. Set against the backdrop of the late 1960s, the film explores themes of family, love, and self-discovery. As she confronts her upbringing, she learns more about the woman she is becoming and the choices that shape her future.
Critical Reception
Born in '68 received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its emotional depth and strong performances, particularly from its lead actress. However, some found the pacing to be uneven, and the narrative occasionally predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sensitive portrayal of a young woman's coming-of-age.
Performances, especially the lead, were frequently highlighted as a strong point.
Some reviewers noted a somewhat slow or meandering narrative at times.
Google audience: Audience reviews are limited, but those available tend to appreciate the film's character development and the emotional journey it depicts.
Fun Fact
The film was directed by and stars Yannick Bisson, who is also well-known for his role as Detective William Murdoch in the popular Canadian series 'Murdoch Mysteries'.
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