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Vigo (1998)
Director: Julien Temple
Cast: James Frain, Romane Bohringer, Nicholas Barnes, David Battley
Runtime106 min
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Based on the life of a classic french cineast Jean Vigo, the story follows his daily struggle with sanity, normal life and uncompromising filmmaking. Story also focuses on his relationship with his supporting wife whom he met in sanatorium.
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Vigo (1998), directed by Julien Temple, is a biopic that explores the life of the influential French filmmaker Jean Vigo and his tumultuous personal relationships. The film has received critical acclaim for its poetic and unconventional approach to depicting Vigo's artistic vision and struggle with mental health. However, the film's complex narrative and nonlinear structure have made it a divisive work among some audiences.
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Fans of unique biopics and experimental filmmaking will particularly enjoy this 1998 film directed by Julien Temple that explores the life of trailblazing French filmmaker Jean Vigo. With standout performances from leads James Frain and Romane Bohringer, the film offers an immersive, visually striking look at Vigo's daily struggles with his art and personal life.
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Vigo is a city and municipality in Spain, in the autonomous community of Galicia in the province of Pontevedra, and the capital of the comarca of Vigo. Located in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula, it sits on the southern shore of an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean, the Ria de Vigo, the southernmost of the Rías Baixas.
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