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Summer

1986
Romance, Drama
1h 39m
It's July, and Delphine has nowhere to go for the summer. She feels very bored and "empty", but this won't last; one day she accidently meets someone who seems to be totally made for her... (imdb)
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Summer

1986
Romance, Drama
1h 39m
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Rated 16 Jun 2008
92
97th
Marie Riviere's Delphine is an exasperating bundle of awkward lonely nerves and totally makes the film. Her character can get a little annoying but the performance is so perfect that the realism of her character shines through and hits you like a ton of bricks. Rohmer's trademark dialogue is wonderful throughout and the way he captures the intricacies of human interaction is as amazing as ever. I do wish he'd drop the astrology crap, though.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
92
98th
Of all the great Rohmer films, this one is my favourite.
Rated 08 Feb 2010
80
84th
The film uses contemporary mysticism and literary interpretation to define a period of one individual's life. It's about the process of searching for one's sense of belonging and a meaningful relationship. Delphine is both afraid of intimacy and also unable to connect due to her insecurities and quirks. She rationalizes loneliness as keeping a dream of being able to connect. The only flaw is the end which feels a bit contrived and plays to the audience but overall a good film with great setting
Rated 10 Jan 2013
100
99th
Taking one of the most intriguing of characters who is both deeply sympathetic yet rather frustrating, presenting her personality via some of the most beautiful dialogue I've ever heard in great and memorable scene after great and memorable scene, with a wonderfully gentle directorial touch from Rohmer and drawing on chance and mysticism to add a certain something more - surely one of the most tender, exquisite and delightful films I have ever seen. Quite simply I adore everything about it.
Rated 20 Aug 2013
100
99th
So Noah Baumbach watched this at least ten times before he made Frances Ha, right? The similarities are pretty staggering. I'm not sure why this movie is *better* except that it might be more cathartic or something? Like, there's about ten different conversations that feel exactly like ones I've had in my life. Whatever Rohmer lacks visually (this actually looks good, though!) he makes up for it ten times over with his perceptiveness. It's been awhile since I've felt this close to a film.
Rated 28 May 2011
100
97th
Rohmer's magnum opus. Loneliness here is as palpable as in Taxi Driver, and it manages to be intelligent without being overtly intellectual like My Night at Maud's.
Rated 23 Jun 2010
89
87th
The character at the center of Rohmer's Le Rayon vert is a living, breathing human being. It takes films like this to remind us how rarely filmmakers actually achieve such a simple goal. But Rohmer achieves it beautifully, letting us into the life of a woman who both frustrates and inspires empathy. Rohmer strings this out as far as he can, before finally offering some measure of relief in the final ten minutes. And that final image of transcendent beauty . . . wow.
Rated 31 Aug 2019
74
90th
i think one could die proud knowing they'd made this.
Rated 18 Oct 2011
80
78th
After the erratic viewing experience of the last few Rohmer films, this is undoubtedly a great film, an immensely deep character study which is pitch perfect. Its also a great film visually; I criticised the last Rohmer film I saw for flat cinematography but this shows that, when he lets the dialogue take a step back for the settings and moments of silent contemplation, he is as good a visual director as well as with dialogue.
Rated 10 May 2014
7
92nd
delphine is the sort of person who needs companionship in order to survive but manages to feel even lonelier than usual when she gets it. reminds me of myself - or at least an idealised version of myself, as i'm sure that disease of cynicism has eaten up my soul and left me an angry, cold shell of a person. yeah. not free of his problems, but probably sits atop the rohmer films i've seen, probably because of that relatability, but maybe also because of that bottle of rex attitude i was enjoying.
Rated 04 Jul 2011
85
71st
A lot of this movie is unraveled in its sappy finale, but some individual scenes shine.
Rated 22 Jul 2020
92
81st
Sweet little green light for people pursuing mutual care. Brilliant exposure of complexity in casual everyday dialogues: Rohmerian.
Rated 30 Jan 2015
90
90th
A few years ago this would have definitely been my favorite Rohmer film, as it is is easily the most transparently "naturalistic" work of his that i've seen, but now that i've come to appreciate his more overt philosophical/moralistic schematizing i actually sort of miss it here (i.e. i guess i like it when he shows guys like me how to be less shitty?) That said, this is an achingly on-point portrayal of a distinctive type of introversion that i can automatically relate to.
Rated 08 Jul 2015
5
73rd
sometimes the IMDB summary is not the best option
Rated 12 Sep 2010
85
84th
Delphine is a deeply relatable character, even with her more irritating flaws. I know all too well that conflict between the desire for companionship and the temperament for solitude. The locations are gorgeous, and Rohmer's dialogue, as usual, is absolutely spot-on. Few people can write dialogue that sounds as natural and effortless as he does. Not too sure what to make of the allusions to fate and superstition, but it added an unusual bit of spice.
Rated 15 Feb 2021
68
33rd
aşk, aşkı aramak, tatil, kadın, Jules Verne, Vejetaryenlik muhabbeti, plaj, tanışma, tanışma, SPOILER Tatile çıkma arefesinde erkek arkadaşının terk ettiği Delphine, yeni bir arkadaş arayışı içindedir. Masadaki vejetaryenlik muhabbeti iyiydi.
Rated 04 Jun 2023
84
72nd
How is it possible, in a world with this many billion people, where you are surrounded by a ton of people, to feel loneliness? A stark depiction of the struggle to connect and the issues - from pressure, to shyness, to self-hatred - that prevent it. I related far too much and found it very moving.
Rated 28 Feb 2024
85
84th
Ceylan on Rohmer's films "As if nothing happens but everything happens"
Rated 02 Mar 2008
60
36th
# 803
Rated 02 Jan 2015
97
97th
I found it a wonderful piece of film-making — naturalistic, literary, occupying a very human scale.
Rated 11 Sep 2011
80
91st
I kept thinking to myself, "Why don't I want to punch this annoying, self-pitying woman in the face?" It is to Rohmer's and Riviere's credit that Delphine is so relatable and true to life that all the incredible frustrations that should be attached to her incredibly frustrating character wash away completely. It's not perfect, but it's close.
Rated 08 Jun 2013
72
63rd
Reminded me of Lean & Hepburn's Summertime.
Rated 16 Nov 2022
70
41st
Very interesting character study with a relatable protagonist that deals with loneliness and relationships and social awkwardness. A bit overly talky at times, but pretty good stuff, and a good depiction of the frustrations of being socially awkward.
Rated 01 Dec 2011
67
34th
#670
Rated 19 Dec 2008
58
16th
842
Rated 22 May 2014
65
21st
O tom orgânico dos diálogos confere maior verossimilhança às situações, todavia o filme falha no estabelecimento de empatia entre espectador e protagonista, mesmo com toda a choradeira da moça.
Rated 20 Oct 2011
40
97th
"Eric Rohmer's comedy, one of his best, follows a lonely Parisian secretary as her quest for a transcendent July vacation becomes stalled in misadventure and self-doubt." - Bill Weber
Rated 15 Jan 2010
66
32nd
679
Rated 26 Dec 2012
85
77th
26 Aralik 2012 & en nihayetinde siz, kendi hayatinizi yasiyorsunuz acimasizlikla/ bir kadin bir deniz kenarinda aglarken/ vejeteryanligin, jules verne'in, son kullanma tarihi dolmus dedikodularin, bir gunbatiminin tanikligiyla/ en nihayetinde siz, kendi yemeginize devam ediyorsunuz acimasizlikla/ bir kadin bir sofrada yitirdiklerini animsarken/ yememesi icin direniyor; batan bir gunesin, tum gecmisini, gelecekte.
Rated 17 May 2009
90
97th
Great Movie
Rated 28 Dec 2015
94
96th
Aí vc assiste com um daltônico que não enxerga o raio verde rs
Rated 23 Aug 2017
90
80th
Viewed August 22, 2017.
Rated 17 Nov 2012
10
1st
YAWN !!!!
Rated 03 Sep 2018
5
22nd
As with all Rohmers I've seen, misanthropes of the world, beware. Actually, don't even get near this.
Rated 15 Feb 2019
70
56th
Really loved the muted colors on rough film dampening all the picturesque vacation spots. The descent into disillusionment with society felt a bit awkwardly paced with all the smalltalk scenes early on but with a more meditative piece like this one that's obviously just a nitpick.
Rated 25 Jul 2019
84
83rd
Some top tier outfits in this flick. The first Rohmer that has stuck with me.
Rated 16 Jun 2020
60
54th
It seems Rohmer is wanting the audience to empathise with Delphine or at least feel compassion, but all I feel is pity interspersed with a growing annoyance with her. The scene in which she defends vegetarianism is absorbing as are the scenes with her Swedish friend (and their admirers) and the elderly people discussing Verne's book (and the green ray phenomenon). The ending is also satisfying, but the rest is unfulfilled potential. The dialogue is brilliant at times, but not often enough.
Rated 05 Apr 2020
99
98th
Em honra do centenário de Éric Rohmer filme #4. Isso é um retrato tão pujante e verdadeiro de mulheres introvertidas na sua juventude que não há como não pensar que o Rohmer era uma espécie de deus da onisciência, até o momento que sobem os créditos finais e descobrimos que a própria Marie Rivière é co-autora do roteiro, o que obviamente faz todo o sentido, já que é inconcebível que não houvesse o dedo de uma mulher numa estória dessas. BlurayRip no MakingOff.
Rated 19 Jun 2022
80
68th
I identified strongly with Rivière (who apparently is nearly playing herself) and her struggle to find the balance between what she wants and what people tell her she should want. On the one hand, she's not comfortable being alone, but she also dislikes the vacant chattiness of small talk and bristles at the demand that she do what other people want her to. This tension eats her up, until she finally finds someone who seems content to let her be who she is.
Rated 03 Feb 2021
85
87th
oh my god how did he get all this footage of me
Rated 24 Jun 2022
95
98th
Simple, unrestrained in its blatant portait of loneliness. She just wants to experience something magic. But it takes time. She doesn't want to travel alone. But she does. She cries and laughs. Goes to the beach and does things by herself, on her own - reading, eating. Is there anyone out there 'for' her? Perhaps the ultimate film about emptiness and boredom and longing for invisible things (the most important things) - even in beautiful places, among beautiful people. Best is saved for last.
Rated 15 Apr 2021
86
61st
Me with one minute left- "If you show me the green ray I'll give an 87". As much as I can relate to Delphine this was missing something for me. It's still a refreshing change of pace because I've always been dumbfounded by movies like Naked or A Summer's Tale (both of which I prefer) where characters travel alone to unfamiliar places and somehow find themselves in deep conversation with strangers
Rated 06 Aug 2021
96
97th
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Rated 29 Sep 2022
88
86th
Eric Rohmer invented femcels
Rated 13 Apr 2023
80
71st
Finalini biraz yapmacık buldum, çok sevemedim. Daha iyi filmleri var, onlar kadar doyurucu değil ama yine de tipik bir Rohmer. Sade, gösterişsiz, mütevazı, geveze.

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