Name: New Wave
Genre: Drama
Released: 2008-09-19
Duration: 1 h 20 min
Rating: 6
Cast: Béatrice Dalle, Valentin Ducommun, Victor Chambon

Gael Morel is far better than most other French directors who approach Gay/Queer themes, either directly or indirectly, and one of the few who has the courage to not hold back so as to gain the acclaim of wider, and often still homophobic audiences. For those who do not know his work watch ' Le Clan, ' ' A Toute Vitesse ' and the superb ' Notre Paradis ' to see how well he directs, and how well he avoids stereotypes that so often please to make his films universal. What a dreadful word universal is, and yet many Gay or Gay friendly directors pander to it, either not knowing or not wanting to know that EVERYTHING is universal, and that concentration on the male in film is as valid as any other subject. I must also add his direction of women actors is equally concentrated and superb. That said, and maybe this is because this film was made for television the love ( obvious to me ) of two schoolboys is far too muted, and the actors who played them a little too reticent in showing more of their inner feelings. And frankly I was more interested in Beatrice Dalle as one of the youth's mothers. She in no way conforms and her inner world shows clearly, and that is one of transgression of everything that a son's mother is supposed to be, and I give no spoilers about the savagery ( a gentle savagery ) of a sacrificial love that shocks to the core. What a fantastically good actor she is ! I would dearly like to give this a 10, but despite my longing to love every scene I found too much repetition of film within film, and the pace sometimes slackens. But this is a Gael Morel film and it is very close to being perfect. And the highest compliment I can pay him is that he is never frivolous.

French-language cinema, whether in France, Québec, or other Francophone regions, explores cultural identity, social change, and the tension between the individual and society. French cinema is not only celebrated for its intellectual experimentation and auteur traditions, but also its success in mainstream comedy, romance, and commercial entertainment. In Québec, films often focus on questions of language, belonging, and community within a distinct cultural landscape.

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The drama genre is a broad category that features stories portraying human experiences, emotions, conflicts, and relationships in a realistic and emotionally impactful way. Dramas delve into the complexities of human life, often exploring themes of love, loss, morality, societal issues, personal growth, with the aim to evoke an emotional response from the audience by presenting relatable and thought-provoking stories.

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Eric, a lonely young college student, meets Romain, a student who has been dispelled. Far from the family farm, Eric discovers the new wave musical movement with the help of Romain, and decides to edit a video clip for a song by Romain.

Béatrice Dalle and Valentin Ducommun in New Wave (2008)

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