New Wave
New Wave

Movie spotlight

New Wave

2008
Movie
80 min
French

Eric, a lonely young college student, meets Romain, a student who has been dispelled. Far from the family farm, Eric discovers the new wave musical movement with the help of Romain, and decides to edit a video clip for a song by Romain.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Director: Gaël MorelGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young man named Antoine, seeking a new life, arrives in Paris and finds himself drawn into the vibrant and often tumultuous world of the Parisian avant-garde art scene. He navigates complex relationships and burgeoning desires amidst the bohemian lifestyle of the late 1970s. The film explores themes of identity, love, and artistic expression.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric portrayal of the Parisian art scene and its exploration of youthful passion and disillusionment. Some found the narrative a bit slow-paced, but generally, it was seen as a thoughtful and visually engaging drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its evocative depiction of Parisian bohemian life.

  • Noted for its exploration of complex relationships and burgeoning sexuality.

  • Some viewers found the pacing to be deliberate, bordering on slow.

Google audience: Information not available for Google user reviews.

Fun Fact

The film is set during a period of significant artistic and cultural ferment in Paris, capturing the spirit of the late 1970s avant-garde.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review