Irresistibly vivacious, Guillaume Brac’s latest dramedy affirms his flair for teasing out the pleasures of French summertime where the days soar with romantic possibility and the nights call for impromptu karaoke. A sun-soaked rendezvous with this charismatic cast makes for the perfect getaway!
Bathed in red and blue hues, this César-nominated short and its romantic intrigue feels Rohmerian, yet the detailed sketching of coastal Ault embodies Guillaume Brac’s documentarian sensibility. Shot on 16mm, the film’s summery encounters are at once pleasurable and melancholic in their briefness.
Returning to the water park of his childhood, Guillaume Brac’s graceful documentary sees the seemingly mundane recreational space as an urban oasis, a refuge from the hustle and bustle of Paris. Underneath the playfulness, however, is a pointed and deeply moving commentary on immigration in France.
Featuring students from the National Academy of Dramatic Arts, this two-part dramedy keenly observes the quiet gestures of young love amidst heady infatuation and capricious misunderstandings. These blushing vignettes once again affirm Guillaume Brac’s knack for capturing the glow of French summer.
Pairing the awe-inspiring mountain roads of the Alps with the ruminative recollections of older, amateur bikers, this documentary from Guillaume Brac—himself a cycling enthusiast—not only marvels at the tenacity of the human body but also reflects on brotherhood and the melancholy of aging.
