“Amour = Love”
LGBT Film series - JUNE
Tuesday 18th - Water Lilies (La naissance des pieuvres)
Céline Sciamma
Synopsis: The film tracks the sexual awakenings of three 15-year-old female friends over the course of a single summer. Finding privacy in the solitude of the swimming pool locker room, blossoming teens Marie, Anne and Floriane come to learn the true meaning of arousal and the power of sexual attraction. Written and directed by Cécile Sciamma Released in 2007 Starring Pauline Acquart, Louise Blachère & Adèle Haenel. 85 min. | In French with English subtitles 'a sharply observant and very well acted and written film' The Evening Standard Click on the picture to see the trailer ! |
Tuesday 25th - Heartbeats (Les amours imaginaires)
Xavier Dolan
Synopsis: Marie and her male friend Francis both fall for the blond and charming Nicolas. The three form a close friendship, and, as the competition for Nicolas’ affections heats up, jealousy levels soar and the friendship begins to show cracks. Written and directed by Xavier Dolan Released in 2010 Starring Monia Chokri, Niels Schneider & Xavier Dolan. 101 min. | In French with English subtitles 'a piquant, low-budget comedy about under-employed twentysomethings, the kind of thing which is usually shot using horribly cheap video cameras, but Dolan and his team have made it look luxuriantly attractive' The Independant Click on the picture to see the trailer ! |