Last Summer 2023

Overview

Last Summer, also known by its French title L'Été dernier, is a 2023 French erotic drama film directed by Catherine Breillat. The screenplay was written by Breillat in collaboration with Pascal Bonitzer. The film serves as a remake of the 2019 Danish film Queen of Hearts and features performances by actors Léa Drucker and Samuel Kircher. The narrative centers on a French teenager who has been living with his mother in the city. During one summer, he moves to the countryside to live with his estranged father’s family. Upon his arrival, the teenager clashes with his stepmother. The film explores the taboos surrounding the relationship between a stepmother and her stepson. The production has a runtime of one hour and forty-four minutes. It was released in the United States on June 28, 2024. The project is categorized as a drama and is distinct from other productions sharing the same title that focus on different characters and settings.