Paris, 13th District

Tres jóvenes solteros tratando de llenar un vacío que no existe. Caótica, triste y chistosa como lo es la vida misma; este es el tipo de películas que no se siente como una película, simplemente somos espectadores de la vida de alguien más. Como mexicano, Emilia Pérez tiene muy pocas esperanzas de que la pueda disfrutar, pero esta películas es la única prueba de que le encuentre algo de cariño gracias a la dirección de Jacques Audiard y que pueda transmitir su estilo de dirección y me atrape por lo menos en ese aspecto, en un mes veremos si lo consigue.

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Paris, 13th District is a bold and sensual film. A film that explores modern love with insight, humour and pathos. Acclaimed director Jacques Audiard makes films with power and emotional resonance and even though this film could be considered having a lighter touch it still stikes a blow in many ways. Shot in stark Black and White this fine film is the story of three Paris millenials and how their lives become intertwined. There is Emilie, a bored call centre operator, who places an ad for a flatmate. Camille, a teacher, answers her and they soon form a relationship. Nora attends the same university that Camille teaches at. She is an older student and is trying to reshape her life. She eventually meets Camille and they also form a relationship. This film does really well in exploring relationships and love and the modern dating society. It's all handled with care and tenderness and warm humour. Performances are exceIlent, especially Noemie Merlant and Makita Samba. I really enjoyed this film and how it didn't lean into cliches at all.

All though a bit bumpy at the start, Paris 13th District smooths out any issues and comes home in style. Edgy and sleek, the plot is engaging, the cast is top notch and the directing does the job. Naomie Merlant is on a roll since the Lady on Fire and is becoming an engaging and versatile actress. Sophomore Makita Samba plays the male lead and does so with a character loaded with style and aplomb. Newcomer Lucie Zhang also does well although some may find her character a bit overdone. All total a watch worth watching

One of the best movies of 2021. I don't understand why it is not brought up in the same conversation as The Worst Person in the World and Drive My Car. Compelling in its direction, story, and score, plus featuring some truly breakout performances, it's a shame this didn't get the attention from the film crowd it deserved.

Paris 13 District. Not much happens. People do people things. Then they do some more things. They do them in quintessentially French ways. Then the film ends with the leads in relationships with who you would expect if you were asked to predict them halfway through.

The world really needed the 10,000,000th movie about a triangle, with always exactly same plot (in two flavour, with or without queers) - and same related fanbase, a curious mash-up of wannabe intellectuals and frustrated countryside housewives.

A new masterpiece from one of the best directors of the last 30 years, complex love stories told in a light and amusing way, and the black and white is amazing, like the screenplay and the dialogues.

A double love story... and yet doesn't feel whole. Good direction.