Luazul
Luazul

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Luazul

2021
Movie
20 min
Portuguese

Riva returns to Brazil and finds herself more alone than ever. Flavia has no time to feel lonely. Their lives intersect and they dream around the soccer fields.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Pascale SimonGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A woman nearing retirement finds her life upended when she unexpectedly inherits a unique artisanal bakery. As she delves into the world of baking and reconnects with her past, she must navigate complex family dynamics and confront long-held secrets. The story explores themes of legacy, self-discovery, and the search for meaning in later life.

Critical Reception

Luazul received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Nathalie Baye's performance and the film's sensitive exploration of themes. Some found the pacing a bit slow, but overall it was considered a contemplative and character-driven drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praises Nathalie Baye's strong central performance.

  • Appreciated for its tender portrayal of later-life reinvention.

  • Some critics found the narrative to be somewhat predictable or slow-paced.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely available or documented.

Fun Fact

The film's setting in an artisanal bakery was reportedly chosen to evoke a sense of tradition and the craft of baking, contrasting with the protagonist's initial detachment from such pursuits.

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