1974, une partie de campagne
1974, une partie de campagne

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1974, une partie de campagne

2002
Movie
90 min
French

Following the 1974 French presidential campaign with Valéry Giscard d’Estaing.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Patrick-Marie DesmondGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

In the summer of 1974, a group of friends gathers for a weekend getaway at a country house. As the day unfolds, hidden tensions, unspoken desires, and past resentments surface, leading to a series of dramatic confrontations and revelations among the guests.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to positive reception, with critics generally praising its atmospheric direction and strong performances, particularly from its lead actresses. However, some found the pacing to be slow and the narrative occasionally fragmented.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its evocative mood and competent acting.

  • Noted for its exploration of interpersonal dynamics and simmering emotional conflict.

  • Criticized by some for its deliberate pacing and lack of a strong narrative drive.

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Fun Fact

The film is a loose adaptation of a short story by the same name.

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