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The Green Ray
Why this pick
Rohmer again turns a seaside summer into an exquisitely observant study of indecision, chance encounters, and the gap between what people say they want and what they feel.
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MOVIE1996 1h 53m FRA
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
Gaspard (Melvil Poupaud) is a young mathematician/musician on holiday by the seaside in Dinard, a small Breton seaside resort, before starting a new job. The film covers roughly three weeks in his life and introduces us to the trio of women he encounters during that time. First is Margot (Amanda Langlet), a cheerful waitress who enjoys spending time with Gaspard, but isn't interested in more than a friendship. Solene (Gwenaëlle Simon) is more affectionate and sensual - she's willing to have a relationship with Gaspard if he will commit to only her. Then there's Lena (Aurelia Nolin), Gaspard's longtime semi-girlfriend whose ambiguous romantic attitude towards him keeps him in a state of permanent consternation. Gaspard awaits Lena, who does not immediately arrive. Only a short while after this, he crosses paths with Margot, and they develop a strong friendship; Gaspard also has a fling with Solène, Margot's adventure-seeking friend. Lena eventually does turn up, and by this time, Gaspard has become attached to all three women. As the summer wears on, Gaspard finds himself increasingly torn between the three women, finding each the most appealing when he's with her, and recognizing that the day is fast approaching when he will have to choose.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Gwenaëlle Simon
Solene
Melvil Poupaud
Gaspard