- Actors: Isabelle Adjani, Alain Souchon, Suzanne Flon, Jenny Clève, Maria Machado
- Directors: Jean Becker
- Writers: Sébastien Japrisot
- Producers: Christine Beyout
- Language French
- Classification: 18
- Studio: Nouveau
- VHS Release Date: 19 Feb 2001
- Run Time: 133 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004CJOE
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 6,126 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Fuelled by a scorchingly erotic performance from Isabelle Adjani, the ingeniously plotted One Deadly Summer spirals from provincial drama into a disturbing and complex psychological thriller, proving itself among the most under-rated of modern French films. In the hottest summer since Body Heat, Eliane (Adjani) and local mechanic Pin Pon (Alain Souchon) begin an affair then marry. From this starting point (a similar plot device to Chabrol's Le Boucher, 1969), life in a beautiful small town in Southern France begins to come apart. Under Jean Becker's direction every character is fully rounded, and the naturalistic tone adds considerably to the impact of an intense drama that offers the perfect showcase for Adjani, establishing once and for all what an extraordinarily accomplished actress she can be. Where Beatrice Dalle in Betty Blue was similarly erotically charged and mentally unstable, Eliane has a dark and obsessive agenda that anticipates the sexual psychosis of Basic Instinct. Combining an art-house love of the French countryside with more class than a dozen Hollywood erotic thrillers, One Deadly Summer is a striking vision of sex gone bad which builds to a shocking climax. It deserves to take its place as a modern classic. --Gary S Dalkin
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
If you have not fallen for Adjani by the end of this file, check your pulse, you are probably dead! What seems like a bog standard 'boy meets girl, boy fancies girl, boy marries girl' film suddenly turns dark. The elaborate plot is taken along at a swift pace with superb acting throughout. The hilarious interaction between Adjani and the 'Mad' Grandmother, although short, stands out. This is a film that lingers in the memory not least for the erotically charged performance of Isabelle Adjani as she struts and pouts and schemes her way to revenge.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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When the beautiful and provocative young Elle (performed brilliantly by Isabelle Adjani) flounces and pouts into a somnambulent Provencal village the inhabitants wake up with a start and stand to attention. Especially the menfolk. While we are all mesmerised by this dazzling creature with her cloud of dark hair and saphire blue eyes it is clear that she is not simply there for decorative purposes and things become ever more noir as the film develops.
The mistress of cunning and manipulation she sets a chain of negativity in motion, turning friend against friend and brother against brother. A convincing liar, she charms her way into the bosom of her boyfriend's family and proceeds to cause havoc and undoing. Given to explosive and unreasonable rages, her intentions are anything but honourable. As themes of vengance, insanity and murder take hold and we are dragged down the many twists and turns of the plot, nothing prepares us for the end.
This is an excellent thriller set in the 70s. Atmospheric, explosive and full of tension and suspense. The film was made in 1983 and in 1986 when 'Betty Blue' with Beatrice Dalle emerged, it had more than an echo of this film. If you enjoy thrillers this could be the one for you. Well worth viewing.
The mistress of cunning and manipulation she sets a chain of negativity in motion, turning friend against friend and brother against brother. A convincing liar, she charms her way into the bosom of her boyfriend's family and proceeds to cause havoc and undoing. Given to explosive and unreasonable rages, her intentions are anything but honourable. As themes of vengance, insanity and murder take hold and we are dragged down the many twists and turns of the plot, nothing prepares us for the end.
This is an excellent thriller set in the 70s. Atmospheric, explosive and full of tension and suspense. The film was made in 1983 and in 1986 when 'Betty Blue' with Beatrice Dalle emerged, it had more than an echo of this film. If you enjoy thrillers this could be the one for you. Well worth viewing.
27 of 31 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I saw this film many years ago and it still holds wonderful images for me. The peerless beauty of Ms Adjani is matched by the horror of her character's childhood nightmare. Summer in France is breathtakingly photographed
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"And God Created.... Isabelle"
There were aspects of this film that really reminded me of the seminal Vadim (Bardot launching vehicle) "And God Created Woman". Read more
Published 2 months ago by DVD-OCD
"Multifaceted and intriguing tale..."
French director, screenwriter and actor Jean Becker`s fifth feature film is an adaptation of a novel from 1977 by French director, screenwriter and author Sebastian Raprisot... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sindri
Intelligent, complex tale of revenge
More an Intelligent drama, with some violent overtones more than the
"thriller" it's packaged as. Read more
"thriller" it's packaged as. Read more
Published 5 months ago by K. Gordon
hot
whats not to like, a visual sigh as you watch a stunning girl do what stunning girls do, and the is unexpected...a film classic...
Published 6 months ago by JB
bittersweet eye-candy
A splendidly retro view of rural goings-on. plenty of twists in a plot that develops out of what feels like voyeuristic hokum initially. Read more
Published on 23 April 2009 by Richard J. Jardine
Sorry guys, but...
I can't see the point of this unless you are super keen to watch Adjani prancing around wearing nothing except a pout and high heels. Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2008 by Four Violets
revenge cannot heal a soul filled up with traumata ...
The murders are committed exclusively by men - however all, because they are bedeviled by: Isabelle Adjani. Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2005
impressive
sunshine-nice characters-good plor..
adjani really shines on the role..
adjani really shines on the role..
abit late seventies dress however!!
overall very good...
Published on 9 July 2004 by A
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