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A very powerful movie. One that starts and ends on a statement. A movie that takes a stance, that don't pander to a wider audience, an audience this movie doesn't touch, but still remains accessible. A movie that unabashedly portrays reality, that shows a community with all its struggles, contradictions, camaraderie, and diversity. A rare movie in which each and every character is important; each and every life is important. Amazing when it's loud but even more so when it get quiet. A movie that shows moments when grief is too much to bear and moments when life and joy explode. A film that is moving without feeling manipulative. The kind of film we definitely need more of.

The most powerful moment of this for me was the credits, when the movie halts to a deafening silence. It felt crushing, and the weight and intensity of everything in the previous +2 hours hit me like a brick wall.

meant to be disturbing. and it was.
but in the good way, i guess

Tragic account of the early 90s AIDS epidemic, and the actions of a group of activists in Paris. It's a very dialogue heavy fim but also intertwines a tender love story. Nahuel Pérez Biscayart is absolutely astounding as 'Sean'. And the acting is so hugely impressive across the board, it almost feels like the viewer is attending the activists weekly meetings at times

Meilleur film français depuis la vie d’Adèle .
Une réelle proposition de cinéma et de mise en scène,ce qui n’arrive pas souvent ces derniers temps dans le cinéma français

Talky to be sure, with many scenes revolving around the debates taking place at the activists HQ, but beneath the wordiness, there is still a quiet beating heart at the centrre of the film, and that is the tender but doomed relationship between Sean and Nathan. This is a sad and angry film, and despite the 90's setting, it is still as timely as ever.

Pride Month 1 film a day challenge:

#5

Such a powerful film and such a fresh take on activism. You can feel the anger in the performances and often it has a documentary feel to it. Absolutely loved it.

8/10

A worthy film but I felt it was over-long