Tonnerre is a 2013 French drama film directed by Guillaume Brac.[1] It stars Vincent Macaigne, Solène Rigot, and Bernard Ménez.[2] Set in Tonnerre, Yonne, it tells the story of a rock musician who moves back in with his father and falls in love with a young girl.[2] The film had its world premiere at the Locarno Festival on 12 August 2013.[3][4] It was released in France on 29 January 2014.[5]
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| Directed by | Guillaume Brac |
| Written by |
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| Produced by | Alice Girard |
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| Cinematography | Tom Harari |
| Edited by | Damien Maestraggi |
| Music by | Rover |
Production company | Rectangle Productions |
| Distributed by | Wild Bunch |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
Plot
editA rock musician Maxime moves back from Paris to his hometown of Tonnerre, Yonne. He now lives together with his father and a dog. He is interviewed by a young journalist Mélodie, who wants to write a story about him. The two become a couple, spending a good time together for a while. However, Mélodie suddenly dumps Maxime and makes up with her ex-boyfriend Ivan. Maxime steals a gun and kidnaps her.
Cast and characters
edit- Vincent Macaigne as Maxime
- Solène Rigot as Mélodie
- Bernard Ménez as Father
- Jonas Bloquet as Ivan
Release
editThe film had its world premiere at the Locarno Festival on 12 August 2013.[3][4] It was released in France on 29 January 2014.[5]
Reception
editOn review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 83% based on 6 reviews, with an average rating of 7.25/10.[6]
Jordan Mintzer of The Hollywood Reporter wrote, "Tonnerre is at once emotionally succinct and cinematically nonchalant, combining scripted drama with what seem like off-the-cuff scenes where local townfolk serve as bit players."[7] He called the film "an involving character study, with characters that resonate like real people."[7] Ronnie Scheib of Variety commented that Guillaume Brac "shifts tones radically, veering sharply from awkward romantic comedy into psychological-thriller territory, naturalizing his hero's obsessive behavior and downward spiral while leaving room for unexpected side trips."[8]
The film won the Special Mention from the FICC/IFFS Jury at the Locarno Festival.[9] Vincent Macaigne won the Best Actor award at the Mumbai Film Festival.[10]
References
edit- ^ Lemercier, Fabien (23 January 2013). "Guillaume Brac | Director Drawn to contrasts". Cineuropa. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ^ a b Romney, Jonathan (6 March 2014). "Films of the Week: A Look at Rendez-Vous". Film Comment. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ^ a b "Twenty Movies Go Hunting a Pardo". Locarno Festival. 17 July 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ^ a b "Tonnerre". Locarno Festival. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ^ a b Lemercier, Fabien (9 October 2013). "Tonnerre wins in Bordeaux". Cineuropa. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ^ "Tonnerre". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ^ a b Mintzer, Jordan (9 October 2013). "Tonnerre: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ^ Scheib, Ronnie (27 March 2014). "Film Review: 'Tonnerre'". Variety. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ^ "2013: 66th Locarno Festival". Locarno Festival. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (25 October 2013). "Mumbai Fest Crowns 'Jaula de Ora,' 'Powerless'". Variety. Retrieved 30 November 2019.