One Deadly Summer

1983 2h 13m FR

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7.2

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★7.0TMDB · 246★7.2IMDB · 6,047

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Synopsis

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Shortly after Elle Wieck moves to a small French village, she begins dating Pin-Pon, a quiet young mechanic who has grown obsessed with the beautiful newcomer. But Elle has her own reason for the relationship...

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Isabelle Adjani
Eliane Wieck, aka 'Elle'
Alain Souchon
Fiorimonto Montecciari, aka 'Pin-Pon'
Suzanne Flon
Nine, aka 'Cognata'
Jenny Clève
Mrs. Montecciari, Pin-Pon's Mother
Maria Machado
Paula Wieck Devigne, aka 'Eva Braun', Eliane's mother
Evelyne Didi
Miss Dieu, aka 'Calamité', schoolmistress of Eliane
Jean Gaven
Leballech, boss of the sawmill
François Cluzet
Mickey, brother of Pin-Pon

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jean Becker
Writers: Sébastien Japrisot
Languages: French
Countries: France

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ERA

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43 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jean Becker, shot by Étienne Becker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Georges Delerue. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jacques Witta shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Isabelle Adjani and Alain Souchon and Suzanne Flon carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0086655 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Jean Becker directs. Étienne Becker behind the camera. Georges Delerue scores. Jacques Witta cuts. Produced in France. Dialogue in French.

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143 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Jean Becker, shot by Étienne Becker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Georges Delerue. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Jacques Witta shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Isabelle Adjani and Alain Souchon and Suzanne Flon carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0086655 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.