Dreamers: An Erotic Journey

Set in Paris during the 1968 student riots, the film follows an American student, Matthew, who befriends a French brother and sister, Isabelle and Théo. As the city erupts in political turmoil, the three engage in an intense and sexually charged exploration of their desires and cinematic passions within the confines of their apartment. Their closed-off world becomes a microcosm of their burgeoning identities and a sanctuary from the outside world's chaos.

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its visual style, performances, and exploration of themes like sexuality, cinema, and political awakening. However, some found its eroticism gratuitous or its narrative underdeveloped. It's often seen as a late-career work by Bertolucci that revisits his signature themes of desire and transgression.

• Praised for its lush cinematography and evocative atmosphere.

• Lauded for the central performances, particularly Eva Green's.

• Criticized by some for its explicit content and somewhat indulgent narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciate the film's artistic ambition, sensual atmosphere, and exploration of youth and desire, though some find the explicit nature and pacing to be divisive.

Bernardo Bertolucci initially envisioned the film as a tribute to the French New Wave cinema, with the characters frequently discussing and quoting films from that era.