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French family drama written and directed by Christophe Honoré. Paul (Romain Duris), devastated by his separation from girlfriend Anna (Joana Preiss), decides to move back to Paris to live with his father (Guy Marchand) and younger brother Jonathan (Louis Garrel). Jonathan (from whose viewpoint the film is narrated) is a part-time student who spends most of his time fooling around and womanising - but, it turns out, is really concealing a deep wound: he has never really got over the death of their sister. When the boys' beautiful and glamorous mother (Marie-France Pisier) turns up, Paul's depression seems briefly alleviated - but her presence only serves to add complexity to the already taut network of relationships in the household.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: French ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN, SPECIAL FEATURES: Cast/Crew Interview(s), Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: Anna has just left Paul who, annihilated by the separation, moves back with his father in Paris. His younger brother Jonathan, a casual student, still lives in his father's apartment and spends most of his time womanizing and fooling around. But what this apparent lightness conceals is a deep wound. Jonathan, in fact, has never been able to overcome the death of his beloved sister. Meanwhile Paul sinks into depression...; SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Ceasar Awards, ...Inside Paris ( Dans Paris )
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Kurt Clare
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I am a great fan of both Louis Garrel and Romain Duris, and was not disapointed by this film. Whilst it may start off slowly, and somewhat confusing, all makes sense in the end. In short, Paul (played by Romain Duris) descends into a pit of depression after having broken up with his long time girlfriend. He returns to his boyhood home to live with his father, which results in his younger brother Jonathan (Louis Garrel) being thrown out of his own room to sleep on the couch.
Both his brother and father try in their unique and personal way to get Paul to emerge from his bed and room, and start enjoying life again. The film is brutally honest in its portrayal of how difficult this can be, and was far from pretentious when dealing with the complex subject matter of clinical depression.
You cannot help but feel for Paul's father as he tries desperately to 'save' his son from the same fate of his younger sister Claire (who committed suicide suddenly a few years prior). The love, affection and gentleness he has for Paul in the midst of Paul's aggression and despair is a true testament to a father which cares deeply for his child. When Paul finally gets to speak of Claire, albeit to a complete stranger, he remarks how people often underestimate the power of sadness. In fact, this short conversation is one of the most poetically beautiful and challenging in the entire film. "Some people are born with sadness".
Whilst the film was not brilliant, and Louis Garrel was in my opinion far better in the 'Dreamers', it does not disappoint. Some of the dialogue between characters is both sublime and profound, and potentially missed by an audience more interested in 'action'.
Both his brother and father try in their unique and personal way to get Paul to emerge from his bed and room, and start enjoying life again. The film is brutally honest in its portrayal of how difficult this can be, and was far from pretentious when dealing with the complex subject matter of clinical depression.
You cannot help but feel for Paul's father as he tries desperately to 'save' his son from the same fate of his younger sister Claire (who committed suicide suddenly a few years prior). The love, affection and gentleness he has for Paul in the midst of Paul's aggression and despair is a true testament to a father which cares deeply for his child. When Paul finally gets to speak of Claire, albeit to a complete stranger, he remarks how people often underestimate the power of sadness. In fact, this short conversation is one of the most poetically beautiful and challenging in the entire film. "Some people are born with sadness".
Whilst the film was not brilliant, and Louis Garrel was in my opinion far better in the 'Dreamers', it does not disappoint. Some of the dialogue between characters is both sublime and profound, and potentially missed by an audience more interested in 'action'.
5 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Film fan.
Format:DVD
I loved this film. Very random at times, but that's what makes this film what it is. The beginning of the film when Louis Garrel is introducing the story to the viewer directly, really does make this film that little bit different. I thoroughly enojoyed it, and being half French myself, made it all the more enjoyable to watch. There are a lot of funny moments, and great acting all round. People who are not used to foreign films, if you do watch it - take it with a pinch of salt, you might appreciate it more, but do not expect it to be like some blockbuster hit because it's not - but this obviously depends on what film taste you have. If you liked The Dreamers, you'll love this. Fantastic acting from Louis Garrel as always.
10 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By L. Davidson
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Format:DVD
"Dans Paris" is not one of the better French films that I have watched lately. It is relatively plot free, the characters are not particularly likeable and the dialogue is weak at times. The film concerns itself with a father and a brother and their endeavours to cheer up the depressed Paul (Romain Duris) who has just ended a long term relationship and who has moved back to his father's apartment in Paris in despair. He spends most of his time lying in bed listening to old Kim Wilde 45's. His younger brother on the other hand gads about Paris with a string of girlfriends in tow, while his diligent divorced father spends most of his time shopping and cooking for his sons. The feisty mother makes a fleeting appearance and from it it becomes clear that she keeps her two sons strictly at arms length. "Dans Paris" is all about fractured relationships; there are no "normal", stable relationships in this film at all and in that respect perhaps it is something of a commentary about life in Paris today.
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