Mixing classic and contemporary films by Éric Rohmer, Jacques Deray, François Ozon, Catherine Breillat and Joanna Hogg, dynamic relationships are explored in idyllic settings with a range of probing and entertaining outcomes. Indulging summer fantasies with a less escapist view, Stolen Summers might inspire you to travel Europe, or leave you feeling that you were better off staying at home…
Further observing complex female characters and encounters with identity, desire and sexuality, the pleasures and pains of summer are evoked – innocence fades, love is lost and found, strength prevails.
Programme
THE LEXI CINEMA
Sun 2 September, 2pm
THE GREEN RAY – Éric Rohmer (1986)
Sun 2 September, 4pm
UNRELATED – Joanna Hogg (2007)
+ Director Q&A
CINÉ LUMIÈRE
Sun 9 September, 4pm
LA PISCINE – Jacques Deray (1969)
A SUMMER DRESS (short) – Francois Ozon (1996)
Preceding the feature
+ Introduction by Marion Hallet
GENESIS CINEMA
Sun 16 September, 3pm
FAT GIRL (À MA SŒUR!) – Catherine Breillat
+ Panel discussion