Summer of 85

Summer of 85 (2020)

Été 85

Whoever dies first, the other promises to dance on his grave.

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.

Date of release
2020-07-14
TMDB
7.4 / 10 (957)
Runtime
1h 41m
Genres
Romance, Drama
Director
François Ozon

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Based on: Dance on My Grave
  • Awards: 0 · Nominations: 1

Summer of 85 is a 2020 romantic drama film written and directed by François Ozon, partly based on the 1982 novel Dance on My Grave by Aidan Chambers. It stars Félix Lefebvre and Benjamin Voisin.

Production

In June 2019, it was announced that Félix Lefebvre, Benjamin Voisin and Philippine Velge had joined the cast of the film, with François Ozon directing from a screenplay he wrote. Principal photography began in May 2019 (from 27 May to 21 June).

Shooting took place from 28 May to 26 June 2019 in Tréport in Normandy for the beach, sailing and shop scenes, and in Eu and Yport for the homes of the boys.

The film was shot using Super 16 stock, which Ozon had used for his early short films.

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