La Fédération des Alliances Françaises USA continues its series of online discussions of recent French language films in August with two summery films by François Ozon:
While sailing, 16-year-old Alexis’ boat capsizes during a storm, and he is rescued by 18-year-old David. Together, the pair form a tender friendship and romance blossoms in the warmth of the summer sun. But David soon reveals his darker side, asking Alexis to make a strange promise. Starring: Félix Lefebvre, Benjamin Voisin, Philippine Velge, and Valeria Bruni‑Tedeschi.
and the short film:
A Summer Dress (Une robe d’été) (1996)
Tensions are simmering between the straitlaced Frédéric and his boyfriend, Sébastien. Frédéric bikes to the beach to escape and meets an older woman named Lucia who, without much conversation, leads him to a secluded spot where they have sex. When he returns to the beach, his clothes have disappeared.
Find out where to stream the films by following the links above. Then join Peter Debruge, Chief Film Critic for Variety, for a Zoom discussion in English at 4 pm Pacific Time on Monday, August 26.
Registration on the AFUSA website is required.