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Prepare for a sun-drenched, sexually-charged road trip as the gorgeous and brooding Sam sets off on a revelatory journey in a bid to unravel his troubled past. Sam is soon joined by a pair of hitchhikers sexually adventurous Lea and her hesitant younger brother Matthieu who both take an instant shine to the mysterious driver. Once Lea s advances are firmly rebuffed she picks up fellow hitchhiker Jeremie which gives her sibling the perfect opportunity to make his burgeoning feelings clear for Sam. Inevitably Matthieu makes his move and this becomes the catalyst for the revelation of secrets and a tentative but expelosive bond between the young travellers. Exquisitely shot and seething with burning sexual desire, Going South is the hottest road trip you ll ever take.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: French ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), French ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (2.35:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Anamorphic Widescreen, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: It's summer and 27-year-old Sam is heading south in his Ford. He is accompanied by a brother and sister, Mathieu and Léa, whom he meets by chance on his journey. Léa is beautiful and loves men, as does Mathieu. Having set out on a long trip, far from the motorways, headed for Spain, they will learn to understand, confront and love each other. But Sam has a secret, an old wound that isolates him more and more every day. Separated from his mother during childhood, the sole purpose of this trip is to find her. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Berlin International Film Festival, ...Going South ( Plein sud ) ( Taxidi sto Noto )
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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.......despite a "seemingly" happy-go-lucky Quartet of early to mid-20s Guys + a Gal heading South to carefree(?) sunny, ocean shores. (BUT, wait....there's plenty of darkness ahead, and let's just say it starts with a bang).
(( A HURT SO LARGE....SO DEEP.......you close yourself off.....nearly close yourself down ))
Here's my "Brief-Take" on this 2009 production from France (basically a 3.5 Star film---but 1/2 Star added for Yannick Renier's performance. Only slight spoilers included):
- The main plot line of this story stems from an horrific, early childhood, traumatic event.....one which we learn of early on in the film.
- Added to what you were just told, this tale also gives us: Mental illness....family breakup....out of wedlock pregnancy....absence of parental love....suicide....and a killer Glock----you name it and it's probably here.
- It takes a little viewing time to realize that this story is, intrinsically, about only one of our Quartet: And Yannick Renier, as darkly brooding and angst ridden Sam, works wonders with the part----this is his movie (I'm looking for more of his DVD work). Still, Nicole Garcia as "Mom," really shines in her small role, particularly at movie's conclusion. This pair's end of film scene together wrenches us, as they talk of their past relationship: deep unhappiness having pervaded it. Yet....we come to perceive there seems the barest hope of a turnaround----something which is the only thing that might save either one of them.
- Sex scenes, you're wondering? (thought you'd never ask). Both a heterosexual one, as well as a long-time-getting-there love on the beach tumble between Renier's character and another Quartet member, well played by **Theo Frilet. Though dimly lit, this is still an excitingly amorous scene.
- Finally, the closing we're given----a waterside scene which becomes, perhaps, an attempt to wash away years of sadness, disappointment and unhappiness.
PS--There is a "Moral" to this tale.....and it's simply: Don't always follow in Dad's Footsteps---or Mom's, either, for that matter.
I will be keeping this in my DVD library for every so often rewatching.....but for those of you looking for more "gay content," perhaps a video rental will do.
**(for you watchers of small, gay films, you may remember Frilet from 2006's "One Day in Summer [DVD]").
PPS--Since no one else is telling you about this other gay content film, let me be the first (I'll even put my review of it here on your UK website). Take a look at "Handsome Harry [DVD] [2009] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]". Not bad.
(( A HURT SO LARGE....SO DEEP.......you close yourself off.....nearly close yourself down ))
Here's my "Brief-Take" on this 2009 production from France (basically a 3.5 Star film---but 1/2 Star added for Yannick Renier's performance. Only slight spoilers included):
- The main plot line of this story stems from an horrific, early childhood, traumatic event.....one which we learn of early on in the film.
- Added to what you were just told, this tale also gives us: Mental illness....family breakup....out of wedlock pregnancy....absence of parental love....suicide....and a killer Glock----you name it and it's probably here.
- It takes a little viewing time to realize that this story is, intrinsically, about only one of our Quartet: And Yannick Renier, as darkly brooding and angst ridden Sam, works wonders with the part----this is his movie (I'm looking for more of his DVD work). Still, Nicole Garcia as "Mom," really shines in her small role, particularly at movie's conclusion. This pair's end of film scene together wrenches us, as they talk of their past relationship: deep unhappiness having pervaded it. Yet....we come to perceive there seems the barest hope of a turnaround----something which is the only thing that might save either one of them.
- Sex scenes, you're wondering? (thought you'd never ask). Both a heterosexual one, as well as a long-time-getting-there love on the beach tumble between Renier's character and another Quartet member, well played by **Theo Frilet. Though dimly lit, this is still an excitingly amorous scene.
- Finally, the closing we're given----a waterside scene which becomes, perhaps, an attempt to wash away years of sadness, disappointment and unhappiness.
PS--There is a "Moral" to this tale.....and it's simply: Don't always follow in Dad's Footsteps---or Mom's, either, for that matter.
I will be keeping this in my DVD library for every so often rewatching.....but for those of you looking for more "gay content," perhaps a video rental will do.
**(for you watchers of small, gay films, you may remember Frilet from 2006's "One Day in Summer [DVD]").
PPS--Since no one else is telling you about this other gay content film, let me be the first (I'll even put my review of it here on your UK website). Take a look at "Handsome Harry [DVD] [2009] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]". Not bad.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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One never quite knows or understands the impact a parent can have on the psyche of their children. Perhaps we can have an inclination of the profound and lingering distortion that some negative childhood events have on one, but not to the extent that such can mould and permeate the adult being in its entirety. Having witnessed the suicide of his mentally ill father, Sammy is then forced to watch his mother's decent into the same. Slightly older than his brother, he is forced to experience this alone, as his sibling is far to young to understand the gravity of that decent.
As an adult is is faced with the demons of his upbringing, torn between a love and hate for his mother. Incapable of affection, or more accurately allowing himself the grace of such affection, he wanders throughout life with a solitary fixation. That fixation is to confront his mother, whom he holds responsible for his father's death. What this confrontation actually entails is left to the audiences imagination, although quite early in the story one is introduced to the very gun that killed his father. Does this mean that she is to die to set Sammy free, or will he find such freedom in the confrontation itself?
Driving South towards her home in Spain, Sammy picks up brother and sister Mathieu and Lea. Similar to Sammy in many ways, the two seemed overwhelmed by his beauty, and are soon part of his story. What transpires in that road trip is an exploration of self, with a healthy dose of introspection and fear. Yet humanity has the capacity to reach out in such moments, and Sammy allows himself to feel, albeit briefly. In the end, you witness with Sammy, hoping that he will free himself from his childhood trauma.
Beautifully directed movie, with beautiful people shot in a manner consistent with artistic expression. Titillating, whilst profoundly moving.
As an adult is is faced with the demons of his upbringing, torn between a love and hate for his mother. Incapable of affection, or more accurately allowing himself the grace of such affection, he wanders throughout life with a solitary fixation. That fixation is to confront his mother, whom he holds responsible for his father's death. What this confrontation actually entails is left to the audiences imagination, although quite early in the story one is introduced to the very gun that killed his father. Does this mean that she is to die to set Sammy free, or will he find such freedom in the confrontation itself?
Driving South towards her home in Spain, Sammy picks up brother and sister Mathieu and Lea. Similar to Sammy in many ways, the two seemed overwhelmed by his beauty, and are soon part of his story. What transpires in that road trip is an exploration of self, with a healthy dose of introspection and fear. Yet humanity has the capacity to reach out in such moments, and Sammy allows himself to feel, albeit briefly. In the end, you witness with Sammy, hoping that he will free himself from his childhood trauma.
Beautifully directed movie, with beautiful people shot in a manner consistent with artistic expression. Titillating, whilst profoundly moving.
3 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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An arty attempt to be "different" results in a confusing, slow and meandering tale which begins with no real beginning and ends with no real ending.
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