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FRANCE · 2012

Something in the Air

Olivier Assayas
student activism political radicalism artistic ambition coming of age romantic love
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Synopsis

During the 1970s a student named Gilles gets entangled in contemporary political turmoils although he would rather just be a creative artist. While torn between his solidarity to his friends and his personal ambitions he falls in love with Christine.

Year2012
CountryFrance
DirectorOlivier Assayas
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