With the support of Institut français NL and van the IFcinéma programme from Institut Français.
Conte d'Été is set on the picturesque coast of Brittany during the summer holidays. The young Gaspard, a mathematics student and aspiring musician, arrives in Dinard awaiting his girlfriend Léna. When he meets Margot, an ethnology student working at the local snack bar, a friendship develops. Margot then introduces Gaspard to Solène, leading to a complex web of romantic possibilities. As Gaspard navigates these new relationships, Léna arrives unexpectedly, forcing him to make complicated choices.
The film is the third part of Éric Rohmer's famous 'Tales of the Four Seasons' series and is widely regarded as one of his most successful works. Rohmer masterfully captures the nuances of young love and personal dilemmas against the backdrop of the French summer coast. Conte d'Été is a fascinating exploration of human emotions, characterized by Rohmer's minimalist style and natural dialogues. The film beautifully illustrates the contrast between the idyllic blue landscape and the tumultuous feelings of its characters, making it an indispensable part of French cinema.
Conte d'Été is one of the SUMMER SPECIALS at De Uitkijk, showing in June, July, and August of 2024.