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The relationship between a father and daughter is complicated by the arrival of a handsome young man.The relationship between a father and daughter is complicated by the arrival of a handsome young man.The relationship between a father and daughter is complicated by the arrival of a handsome young man.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 16 nominations
Julieth Mars Toussaint
- René
- (as Julieth Mars)
Djédjé Apali
- Martial
- (as Djedje Apali)
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Did you know
- ConnectionsFeatured in On demande à voir: Episode #1.22 (2009)
- SoundtracksNightshift
Written by Walter Orange, Dennis Lambert and Franne Golde
Performed by The Commodores
Courtesy of Motown Records
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Ozu and Denis, Two Perspectives of a Father-Daughter Relationship
Claire Denis' 35 Shots of Rum is a poignant piece of cinema about the intimacy of a father and a daughter. They know they should part ways but leaving each other is emotionally challenging for both. On the other side, both have suiters awaiting on the margin, struggling with loneliness and unfulfilled desire.
In the background, we have an alternative view of Paris, a distorted, dirty, and ugly city. Most of the characters are colored, and they were simmering with revolutionary ideas and thwarted hopes.
The film lacks a coherent narrative. It's more like a distant view of family life at a random period. We don't know much about either Lionel, the father, or his daughter Josephine, but we could infer many things from their glances and the way they touch each other. What's connecting about them is their simplicity, charm, and ambiguous charisma, which is why they only find fulfillment in each other. Their lovers - Gabrielle and Noe - seem like outsiders, and they lack the vague aura of father and daughter.
I wouldn't say I liked the movie that much, although I appreciated the masterful camera work, the elegant pace, the implicit emotional tension, and the powerful performance of the actors. It's an excellent film, but something was lacking, which is probably fervor and warmth. Ozu tackled the same issue of father-daughter attachment, yet Ozu's picture has a glow, a depth of feeling and intimacy that transcends the subject.
In the background, we have an alternative view of Paris, a distorted, dirty, and ugly city. Most of the characters are colored, and they were simmering with revolutionary ideas and thwarted hopes.
The film lacks a coherent narrative. It's more like a distant view of family life at a random period. We don't know much about either Lionel, the father, or his daughter Josephine, but we could infer many things from their glances and the way they touch each other. What's connecting about them is their simplicity, charm, and ambiguous charisma, which is why they only find fulfillment in each other. Their lovers - Gabrielle and Noe - seem like outsiders, and they lack the vague aura of father and daughter.
I wouldn't say I liked the movie that much, although I appreciated the masterful camera work, the elegant pace, the implicit emotional tension, and the powerful performance of the actors. It's an excellent film, but something was lacking, which is probably fervor and warmth. Ozu tackled the same issue of father-daughter attachment, yet Ozu's picture has a glow, a depth of feeling and intimacy that transcends the subject.
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- galen8000
- May 4, 2021
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- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Official sites
- Languages
- Also known as
- 35 Shots
- Filming locations
- Gare du Nord, Paris 10, Paris, France(train tracks close to Gare du Nord)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- €3,599,757 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $177,511
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $9,576
- Sep 20, 2009
- Gross worldwide
- $973,539
- Runtime1 hour 40 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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