Glamour
Glamour

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Glamour

1985
Movie
101 min
French

Model turned top model, Marine dreams of creating her own collection. Thanks to her talents and her ambition, she will try to overcome the obstacles and to transform her dreams into reality. As happiness never comes alone, she will simultaneously live a beautiful love story with a young lawyer she fell in love with.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Robby MüllerGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

This Dutch comedy-drama follows the escapades of a group of young men in the vibrant, sometimes gritty, atmosphere of Antwerp in the mid-1980s. As they navigate their friendships, romantic entanglements, and aspirations for the future, they grapple with the realities of their lives, seeking excitement and a sense of belonging.

Critical Reception

Glamour received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often highlighting its authentic portrayal of youth culture and its energetic, albeit sometimes chaotic, narrative style. Audiences appreciated its candid depiction of everyday life and its engaging soundtrack.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic depiction of 1980s Antwerp youth culture.

  • Noted for its energetic direction and soundtrack.

  • Some found the plot to be somewhat unfocused.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older Dutch film, but where available, viewers often recall it fondly for its nostalgic portrayal of youth and the specific atmosphere of Antwerp during the 1980s.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Robby Müller, is more widely recognized for his groundbreaking cinematography work on films like 'Paris, Texas' and 'Blade Runner'.

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