8/10
Brooke Coleman - FREN300
21 May 2021
The story takes place in Paris. There is a strong imagine revolved around the father-daughter relationship displayed all throughout the film. Lionel (father) and his daughter Josephine have a bond like no other. The dedication Josephine shows towards having a relationship with her father is admirable. This film goes though the ups and downs of their life. The new relationships they built, the troubles that come with starting over, and they things they give up to make peace with life. After declining 35 shots of rum, Lionel must make the man decisions to start over. However, he always keeps his daughter in mind.

This film is was directed by Claire Denis. Some of the main characters include Nicole Dogue as Gabrielle, Grégoire Colin as Noe, Alex Descas as Lionel and Mati Diop as Josephine. Nominated for Best film a t the 2008 Gijón International Film won a Special Jury Prize.

The 2 main character in the film, Josephine and Loniel display what it means to make scarifies for another person and to make tough decisions with them in mind. These themes in the film make it the heart warming one it is.

I gave this film an 8/10. At times it can be heard to follow. However, the lessons leaned from such a short film make it so special. At the end of the day, I would recommend this film to the older generation. Just because I personally feel like the relationship with parents can sometimes slip in those developmental years. It is important to remain humble and to sho sacrifices for the ones you love.
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