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ONE DEADLY SUMMER (L'Été meurtrier)  

Director: Jean Becker
Year: 1983
Runtime: 130 min.
Country: France
Language: French with English subtitles
Color: Color
Format: 16mm

What begins, seemingly, as a light, bawdy comedy about village sex life soon becomes something much more dark and mysterious in ONE DEADLY SUMMER. Isabelle Adjani is outstanding as the ostensibly carefree and sexually brazen Eliane, who waltzes into the community with a truckload of attitude and a wardrobe-full of see-through dresses. But after seducing unassuming fireman Pin-Pon (Alain Souchon), and moving into his unwelcoming family home, Eliane’s troubled past and shadier motives are gradually revealed. Winner of four César awards including "Best Actress" for Adjani.


"Directed with verve... ONE DEADLY SUMMER operates with assurance, subtlety and plenty of surprises."
Time Out

"Adjani's performance is electrifying."Variety


 

 
showtime
Monday, November 27 at 7 pm
location
THE GREEN ROOM
144 West Street
admission
$6 general / $4 GBFS members