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Heat Wave (2011)
Director: Jean-Jacques Jauffret
Cast: Adèle Haenel, Sylvie Lachat, Ulysse Grosjean, Yves Ruellan
Runtime92 min
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One hot afternoon in the south of France, several paths are converging towards a tragic conclusion. Those involved are: Stéphane and Luigi, two cousins who have just emerged from adolescence; Georges, a retired old man; Amélie, Luigi’s girlfriend; and Amélie’s mother Anne. Little do they know how their lives, scarred by fear, humiliation and weariness, will become intertwined and propel them to a terrible outcome...
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Heat Wave, the 2011 drama directed by Jean-Jacques Jauffret, has received a mixed critical reception. While it explores the intertwining lives of several individuals in the south of France, leading to a tragic conclusion, details about its critical or awards recognition are limited. The film's audience reception is also unclear, as public ratings are not readily available.
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Fans of French cinema and character-driven dramas will appreciate the thoughtful exploration of human lives colliding in director Jean-Jacques Jauffret's 2011 film 'Heat Wave.' The performances by leads Adèle Haenel and Sylvie Lachat bring a raw, intimate feel to the characters' emotional journeys on a fateful summer day.
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Heat Wave is a 2011 French drama film and the directorial debut of Jean-Jacques Jauffret. It was screened in the Directors' Fortnight section at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival.
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