Jasmine (2013)

A story of love and revolution emerging from plasticine ...

Jasmine (2013) poster

France, end of the 70s: Alain is the author of several cartoon films. His romantic meeting with a young Iranian student, Jasmine, changes the course of his life. Teheran, 1978: The revolution sweeps away the despised regime of the Shah. Alain has joined Jasmine, their love grows in secret, with the hope that a new life is possible. The introduction of the Islamic Republic will destroy their illusions, and separate the two lovers ... For how long? 30 years later, it is time for Alain to revisit the theatre of his memory. Several faded blue aerograms, Super-8 films ... Not much remains. With his fingertips, from the bottom of the heart, he resurrects the past, image by image. In the restitution of a mysterious and oppressive Teheran, in the helter-skelter of history, beings of paste and blood fight, like many others, for love and freedom.

Director: Alain Ughetto
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 70 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Isabelle Courroye
Cinematography: Alain Ughetto
Editing: Catherine Catella
Production: Les Films du Tambour de soie, Mouvement
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

stop motion

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More Films in Genre: Animation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jasmine about?
France, end of the 70s: Alain is the author of several cartoon films. His romantic meeting with a young Iranian student, Jasmine, changes the course of his life. Teheran, 1978: The revolution sweeps away the despised regime of the Shah. Alain has joined Jasmine, their love grows in secret, with the hope that a new life is possible. The introduction of the Islamic Republic will destroy their illusions, and separate the two lovers ... For how long? 30 years later, it is time for Alain to revisit the theatre of his memory. Several faded blue aerograms, Super-8 films ... Not much remains. With his fingertips, from the bottom of the heart, he resurrects the past, image by image. In the restitution of a mysterious and oppressive Teheran, in the helter-skelter of history, beings of paste and blood fight, like many others, for love and freedom.
Who directed Jasmine?
Jasmine was directed by Alain Ughetto.
Who stars in Jasmine?
Jasmine stars Jean-Pierre Darroussin, Fanzaneh Ramzi.
How long is Jasmine?
Jasmine has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
What genre is Jasmine?
Jasmine is a Animation film.
Where was Jasmine produced?
Jasmine was produced in France.