This One Summer (2023)

Name: This One Summer
Director: Eric Lartigau
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2023-01-04
Duration: 1 h 39 min
Rating: N/A
Cast: Rose Pou Pellicer, Juliette Havelange, Marina Foïs, Gael García Bernal

Comedy Drama

Director: Eric Lartigau

Cast: Rose Pou Pellicer, Juliette Havelange, Marina Foïs, Gael García Bernal

N/A

Runtime99 min

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Every summer, 10-year-old Dune goes with her parents to the south-west coast of France, where she meets her best friend Mathilde. Together, they explore pine forests, contemplate the shape of clouds, follow teenagers and crash their parties, and secretly watch horror films. But this one summer is special for Dune – last year, the family skipped their usual holiday without her knowing why. She feels that something has changed. As childhood becomes a little more distant, she begins to see adults and teenagers differently and understand their secrets.

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This One Summer, directed by Eric Lartigau in 2023, is a poignant coming-of-age drama that beautifully captures the subtleties of a young girl's changing perspective as she navigates the complexities of adulthood. With a talented cast led by Rose Pou Pellicer, this film offers a thoughtful exploration of themes like friendship, family, and the bittersweet transition from childhood to teenage years.

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This One Summer is a graphic novel written by Mariko Tamaki and illustrated by Jillian Tamaki published by First Second Books in 2014. It is a coming of age story about two teenage friends, Rose and Windy, during a summer in Awago, a small beach town. Rose and Windy discover themselves and their sexuality while battling family dynamics and mental disabilities.