Movie spotlight
Kenavo
Year 2038. France is continuing its energy transition plan and travelling more than one hundred kilometres is prohibited. At the wheel of her electric van, the intrepid Luna braves the ban to drive her 20-year-old son, Erwan, to the Free Zone. Savouring her last moments with him, Luna rides with him to perhaps better let him go.
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Plot Summary
A retired and seemingly harmless retired man living in Brittany is revealed to be a former mercenary who left his violent past behind. When his son, who he hasn't seen in years, is found dead under mysterious circumstances, he must confront his old life and the dark secrets that still haunt him. He embarks on a relentless quest for revenge against those responsible.
Critical Reception
Kenavo received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Lambert Wilson's performance and the film's atmospheric tension. However, some found the plot predictable and the violence gratuitous.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its moody atmosphere and a strong lead performance.
Criticized for a plot that treads familiar ground in the revenge thriller genre.
The film's exploration of a protagonist's violent past versus his present life was noted.
Google audience: Audience reception for Kenavo is not widely available through Google's aggregated user reviews.
Fun Fact
The film's title, 'Kenavo', is a Breton word meaning 'goodbye'.
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