J'ador
J'ador

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J'ador

2021
Movie
16 min
Italian

Rome. Claudio is 15 and wants to be part of the clique. He admires the 18-year-old leader Lauro. If he wants to fit in, he has to lose his little boy smell and learn to smell like a man.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users72%
Director: François OzonGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman decides to sell her family's cherished collection of art and antiquities to a dubious dealer. As she delves into the potentially illicit world of art dealing, she uncovers secrets about her family's past and her own identity. The film explores themes of legacy, possession, and the true value of material versus sentimental worth.

Critical Reception

Critically, 'J'adore' received mixed to positive reviews, with many praising François Ozon's distinctive directorial style and the performances of the main cast. Some critics found the narrative engaging and thought-provoking, while others felt it lacked the emotional depth of his previous works.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Ozon's signature aesthetic and stylish direction.

  • Performances, particularly from Marine Vacth and Gaspard Ulliel, were frequently highlighted.

  • Some reviews noted a somewhat predictable plot, but appreciated its thematic explorations.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's visual style and the performances, finding it a thought-provoking, albeit at times slow-paced, exploration of art, wealth, and family secrets.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film's setting in a grand, old Parisian apartment was specifically chosen to evoke a sense of history and inherited wealth, with much of the art and furniture being actual pieces from the production designer's personal collection.

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