Le temps qui reste (2005)

Avaliação/utilizador:

7,2/10   

Diretor:

François Ozon

Roteirista:

François Ozon (writer)

Data de Lançamento:

24 Novembro 2005 (Netherlands)

Gênero:

Drama

Argumento:

A gay fashion photographer is given a diagnosis of terminal cancer. Slowly coming to terms with his situation, he is cruel to his lover, nasty to his pregnant sister and uncommunicative toward his parents.

Plot Keywords:

Photographer | Waitress | Death | Diagnosis | Food

Prêmios:

2 wins & 1 nomination

Comentários dos utilizadores:

Another Francois Ozon gem

Elenco

Melvil Poupaud	...	Romain
Jeanne Moreau	...	Laura
Valeria Bruni Tedeschi	...	Jany (as Valeria Bruni-Tedeschi)
Daniel Duval	...	Le père
Marie Rivière	...	La mère
Christian Sengewald	...	Sasha
Louise-Anne Hippeau	...	Sophie
Henri de Lorme	...	Le médecin
Walter Pagano	...	Bruno
Violetta Sanchez	...	L'agent
Ugo Soussan Trabelsi	...	Romain enfant
Alba Gaïa Kraghede Bellugi	...	Sophie enfant (as Alba Gaïa Kradhege Bellugi)
Victor Poulouin	...	Laurent
Laurence Ragon	...	La notaire
Thomas Gizolme	...	L'assistant photographe

Conhecido como:

Time to Leave (Canada: English title) (festival title) (Hong Kong: English title) (International: English title) (UK) (USA)

Duração:

81 min

País:

France

Língua:

Francês | Inglês | Alemão

Cor:

Cor

Aspect Ratio:

2,35 : 1

Som:

DTS | Dolby Digital

Certificação:

Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | Netherlands:16 | Hong Kong:III | UK:18 | Germany:12 | Japan:R-15 | Sweden:11 | Finland:K-15 | USA:Unrated | Australia:M | Argentina:16 | Singapore:R21 (cut) | South Korea:18 | Portugal:M/16 | Chile:14 | France:U (with warning)

Companhia :

Fidélité Productions

Goofs:

Erros que se revelam: The Canon IXUS i5 is not turned on when Romain uses it.

Conexões:

Características Siren (2003) (VG)

Tilha Sonora:

Three Postludes - III: Postludium

Another Francois Ozon gem

Francois Ozon is one of my favourite French directors. His artistic renditions of the human drama contribute significantly to what makes French films so worth seeing. This is his second instalment of a trilogy about death that started with the emotionally enthralling, understated Under The Sand.

Previously he has covered different genres like comedy (8 Women) and thriller (Swimming Pool). While these films have found a wider audience, I find the dramatically subdued exploration of grief and mortality in Under The Sand and A Time To Leave much more interesting and satisfying.

In A Time To Leave, Romain finds his own way to deal with imminent death. Unlike most of his previous films, Ozon uses a male protagonist. He appears to be selfish and egocentric – not overly likable. Perhaps like an essay on the human condition, it is revealing to observe how he interacts with people and attempts closure on his 'final journey'.

The film has a bit of a wandering Zen feel about it. There is no sentimentality and Romain does not burden anyone. It appears that he wants to tidy up loose ends before his passing in an attempt to find peace within himself.

Legendary actress Jeanne Moreau, playing the grandmother, has as strong a screen presence as ever (55 years after her debut). It is only with her that Romain seems to open up emotionally, and we get a glimpse of his warmer side. These scenes were very moving and felt like the emotional core of the film.

Like Under The Sand, A Time To Leave doesn't seem to be making any particular point. Neither are evangelical or proselytising a world view. Nor are they gratuitous, contrived or flamboyant. Each of them is like another essay about the human condition, done with great artistry. There are no grand sweeping statements – just one person's story. There is such understated confidence, intelligence and skill in Ozon's direction. Highly recommended.