Bertrand.çacom

Xavier, a young Parisian student, finds himself in Barcelona to study Spanish and explore new life experiences. He navigates the complexities of relationships, friendships, and his own identity while sharing an apartment with an international group of students from various backgrounds. The film captures the chaotic yet vibrant atmosphere of Erasmus student life, filled with parties, cultural clashes, and personal growth.

The film was widely praised for its energetic direction, relatable characters, and authentic portrayal of youth and intercultural experiences. Critics lauded its humor, emotional depth, and innovative narrative structure, which mirrored the fragmented nature of memory and experience. It resonated with both young audiences and older viewers who recalled similar experiences of displacement and self-discovery.

• Praised for its lively and authentic depiction of student life abroad.
• Applauded for its humor, charm, and the endearing portrayal of its diverse characters.
• Noted for its innovative and fragmented storytelling style.

Google audience: Audiences enjoyed the film's relatable characters and its honest depiction of the ups and downs of living in a foreign country. Many appreciated the humor and the feeling of shared experience, especially among younger viewers who identified with the characters' journeys.

César Award for Best Original Screenplay (Cédric Klapisch, novelization by Dorothée de Koos), European Film Award for Best Actor (Romain Duris), Lumières Award for Best Film.

The film's innovative editing style, which often features rapid cuts and subjective camera perspectives, was designed to mimic the chaotic and often disorienting experience of Xavier's dreams and memories.