Fin d'été
Fin d'été

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Fin d'été

1999
Movie
65 min
French

Edouard, unemployed computer technician, invites Diana, a young student from England, to spend a weekend in the Noire Mountain. At dusk, they arrive at Gilbert’s place. A former 60’s activist who lives in the forest, Gilbert has decided to drop everything and to offer Edouard his house. Edouard accepts the offer, tries to convince Diana to stay, and discovers that, perhaps, Gilbert is his father.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Jean-Claude BrisseauGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman seeks spiritual and sexual liberation by engaging in a series of increasingly provocative encounters. She becomes involved with a seemingly enlightened spiritual leader and his disciples, leading to a journey of self-discovery that blurs the lines between enlightenment and exploitation. The film explores themes of desire, faith, and the complexities of human relationships.

Critical Reception

Jean-Claude Brisseau's 'Fin d'été' is a controversial and often debated film. It garnered attention for its frank exploration of sexuality and spirituality, dividing critics between those who saw it as a daring work of art and those who found it provocative and unsettling. Audience reception was similarly mixed, reflecting the film's challenging nature.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its artistic ambition and uncompromising exploration of themes.

  • Criticized for its explicit content and potentially exploitative nature.

  • Noted for its unique directorial vision and challenging narrative.

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Fun Fact

The film was notably absent from many major international film festival circuits upon its release due to its controversial subject matter, although it did receive some critical attention for its boldness.

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