Summer of 85
Été 85
“Whoever dies first, the other promises to dance on his grave.”
Synopsis
What do you dream of when you're 16-years-old and in a seaside resort in Normandy in the 1980s? A best friend? A lifelong teen pact? Scooting off on adventures on a boat or a motorbike? Living life at breakneck speed? No. You dream of death. Because you can't get a bigger kick than dying. And that's why you save it till the very end. The summer holidays are just beginning, and this story recounts how Alexis grew into himself.
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-01
Top Cast
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Félix Lefebvre
Alexis Robin
Benjamin Voisin
David Gorman
Philippine Velge
Kate
Valeria Bruni Tedeschi
Madame Gorman
Melvil Poupaud
Mr. Lefèvre
Isabelle Nanty
Madame Robin
Laurent Fernandez
Mr. Robin
Aurore Broutin
The Educator
Bruno Lochet
Bernard
Yoann Zimmer
Luc
Antoine Simony
Chris
Patrick Zimmermann
The Judge
Samuel Brafman-Moutier
Gorman's Brother
Benjamin Allouche
The Rabbi
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne Queer Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 18, 2021
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6.9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.52x
-$3.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- François Ozon
- Screenplay & Story
- François Ozon
- Original Score
- Jean-Benoît Dunckel
- Original Title
- Été 85
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $6.9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.6M
- Production Studios
- Mandarin Production, SCOPE Pictures, FOZ, France 2 Cinéma, Playtime, RTBF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
François Ozon
François Ozon, Aidan Chambers
Jean-Benoît Dunckel
Hichame Alaouié
Laure Gardette
Nicolas Altmayer, Eric Altmayer
Department Leadership Roster
François Ozon
Director
Nicolas Altmayer
Producer
Eric Altmayer
Producer
François Ozon
Screenplay
Hichame Alaouié
Director of Photography
Jean-Benoît Dunckel
Original Music Composer
Laure Gardette
Editor
Benoît Barouh
Production Design
Pascaline Chavanne
Costume Design
Pascal Guégan
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Summer of 85
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What is Summer of 85 about?
What do you dream of when you're 16-years-old and in a seaside resort in Normandy in the 1980s? A best friend? A lifelong teen pact? Scooting off on adventures on a boat or a motorbike? Living life at breakneck speed? No. You dream of death. Because you can't get a bigger kick than dying. And that's why you save it till the very end. The summer holidays are just beginning, and this story recounts how Alexis grew into himself.
Who directed Summer of 85?
Summer of 85 was directed by François Ozon.
Who stars in Summer of 85?
The principal cast of Summer of 85 includes Félix Lefebvre, Benjamin Voisin, Philippine Velge, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Melvil Poupaud.
When was Summer of 85 released and how long is it?
Summer of 85 was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Summer of 85?
Summer of 85 had a reported production budget of $6.9M and grossed $3.6M at the worldwide box office (0.52 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Summer of 85?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Summer of 85 was composed by Jean-Benoît Dunckel.
Is Summer of 85 based on a book or true story?
Summer of 85 is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Aidan Chambers".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Summer of 85?
Summer of 85 holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).