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L'été en pente douce 1987

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What is L'été en pente douce?

Released in France on April 29, 1987, the drama and romance film L'été en pente douce has a runtime of one hour and forty-two minutes. The story follows an aspiring novelist named Fane, who inherits the family house and property following his mother's death.

Type
Film
Year
1987
Status
Released
Runtime
102 minutes
Release date
Apr 29, 1987
Original language
FR
Origin
France
Studios
Films A2, Flach Film, Solus Productions
Genres
Drama, Romance
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81 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.6/10
🧠 Narrative Depth8.8/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Drama #Romance
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Released in France on April 29, 1987, the drama and romance film L'été en pente douce has a runtime of one hour and forty-two minutes. The story follows an aspiring novelist named Fane, who inherits the family house and property following his mother's death. Fane returns home accompanied by his girlfriend Lilas. Upon his return, he must care for his brother Mo, while also contending with a greedy garage owner who wants to acquire Fane's property to expand his business. When efforts to purchase the property prove to be fruitless, the mechanic incites the local townsfolk against the strange trio. Pauline Lafont played the female lead role of Lilas in the film. Two years after the film was shot, Pauline Lafont tragically died at the age of twenty-five during a mountain hike in the Cevennes mountain range in southern France.

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“An aspiring novelist returns home to his inherited family house and faces a greedy local mechanic.”

Reasons to watch
  • features a dramatic return home and inheritance plot
  • explores local tensions and townspeople dynamics
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  • involves a greedy mechanic inciting the town against the trio

Watch it if you enjoy dramatic stories about inheritance and small town conflicts.

The film contains dramatic conflict involving townsfolk and property disputes.

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When was L'été en pente douce released?

The film was released on 04/29/1987 in France.

What genres does the film belong to?

The film is categorized as drama and romance.

How long is the movie?

The runtime is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Who does Fane return home with?

Fane returns home with his girlfriend Lilas.

What starts the conflict with the townsfolk?

A greedy garage owner incites the townsfolk against the trio after his efforts to buy the property fail.

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