Olivier Assayas : 2012
Something in the Air
Paris region, in the early 1970s. Reacting to the rapid social change and political activism following the May '68 protests, eighteen-year-old student Gilles is caught up in both the political ferment and creativity of his time. Like his comrades, he is torn between a radical commitment and more personal aspirations, but above all he wants to paint and make films. From romantic encounters to artistic discoveries, which will lead them to Italy, then to London, Gilles and his friends will have to make decisive choices to find their place during some of the most defining moments of the post-war period. As the weight of reality presses down on him, issues of personal responsibility and the nature of idealism will cause him to question his actions and his hopes for the future. The film premiered in competition at La Biennale di Venezia 2012, where it won the award for Best Screenplay.
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