Summer of 85 (2020)

Summer of 85 (2020) poster

What do you dream of when you're 16-years-old and in a seaside resort in Normandy in the 1980s? A best friend? A lifelong teen pact? Scooting off on adventures on a boat or a motorbike? Living life at breakneck speed? No. You dream of death. Because you can't get a bigger kick than dying. And that's why you save it till the very end. The summer holidays are just beginning, and this story recounts how Alexis grew into himself.

Director: François Ozon
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jean-Benoît Dunckel
Cinematography: Hichame Alaouié
Editing: Laure Gardette
Production: Mandarin Production, SCOPE Pictures, FOZ, France 2 Cinéma, Playtime, RTBF
Country: Belgium, France
Language: English, Français
Budget: $7M
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: fr

Themes

LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories, Stories of Hope and Redemption, Philosophical and Existential Questions, Nostalgic Memories and the Past

Keywords

based on novel or book, sailing, normandy, france, motorcycle, teenage boy, lgbt, lgbt teen, burlesque, summer job, seaside town, 1980s, philosophical, lyrical, complex, teenage protagonist

Trailer

Summer of 85 Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Summer of 85 about?
What do you dream of when you're 16-years-old and in a seaside resort in Normandy in the 1980s? A best friend? A lifelong teen pact? Scooting off on adventures on a boat or a motorbike? Living life at breakneck speed? No. You dream of death. Because you can't get a bigger kick than dying. And that's why you save it till the very end. The summer holidays are just beginning, and this story recounts how Alexis grew into himself.
Who directed Summer of 85?
Summer of 85 was directed by François Ozon.
Who stars in Summer of 85?
Summer of 85 stars Félix Lefebvre, Benjamin Voisin, Philippine Velge, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Melvil Poupaud, Isabelle Nanty.
How long is Summer of 85?
Summer of 85 has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
What genre is Summer of 85?
Summer of 85 is a Romance, Drama film.
What is the budget of Summer of 85?
Summer of 85 had a budget of $7M.
How much did Summer of 85 gross?
Summer of 85 grossed $4M worldwide.
Where was Summer of 85 produced?
Summer of 85 was produced in Belgium, France.
What are the themes of Summer of 85?
The themes of Summer of 85 include: LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories, Stories of Hope and Redemption, Philosophical and Existential Questions, Nostalgic Memories and the Past.