The film skillfully balances the sweeping energy of the women’s liberation movement with the intimate, often painful, struggle of living authentically.
(French: La Belle Saison ), directed by Catherine Corsini , is a luminous 2015 drama that captures the collision of 1970s radical feminism and the deeply rooted traditions of rural France.
: The protagonists, Carole and Delphine, are named after real-life feminist artists Carole Roussopoulos and Delphine Seyrig . Summertime(2015)
: When Delphine is called home following her father’s stroke, Carole joins her. The idyllic farm setting becomes a place of secrecy, where the "rules" of rural life threaten to extinguish their liberation. A Legacy of Real-World Inspiration
: The duo participates in fierce political activism, advocating for equal pay and reproductive rights. The film skillfully balances the sweeping energy of
: Corsini intended the film to be politically engaged, reflecting modern struggles for equality while honoring the activists of the 1970s. Critical Acclaim Review: Warm Burst of Romantic Bliss in 'Summertime'
Director Catherine Corsini drew inspiration from her own youth and the lack of representative queer cinema. : When Delphine is called home following her
Set in 1971, the film follows (Izïa Higelin), a farm girl who flees her conservative upbringing for the intellectual electricity of Paris. There, she meets Carole (Cécile de France), a passionate Spanish teacher and feminist militant. Their immediate attraction sparks a transformative love affair that is soon tested by the harsh realities of class, duty, and social expectation. The Personal Meets the Political