

Il était une fois... « 120 battements par minute »
Synopsis
Zaps, sit-ins, die-ins, flyers, parades: in the early 90s, to fight against the general indifference to the AIDS epidemic, the Act Up movement invented a new language, a new style of activism, spectacular and provocative, which still inspires new generations of activists. This is what this documentary aims to show, by going back into the genesis and making of BPM (Beats per Minute), the 2017 Cannes Film Festival's grand prize winner, six times winner of the Cesar award. The film also shows how BPM (Beats per Minute) intertwines autobiographical memories and romantic lyricism, as close as possible to historical reality, and how Act Up was for Robin Campillo the founding personal experience that made him a filmmaker.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Manuelle Blanc
- Screenplay & Story
- Serge July, Manuelle Blanc
- Original Title
- Il était une fois... « 120 battements par minute »
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Folamour Productions, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manuelle Blanc
Serge July, Manuelle Blanc
Agathe Cauvin
Department Leadership Roster
Serge July
Writer
Manuelle Blanc
Director
Manuelle Blanc
Writer
Agathe Cauvin
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Il était une fois... « 120 battements par minute »
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What is Il était une fois... « 120 battements par minute » about?
Zaps, sit-ins, die-ins, flyers, parades: in the early 90s, to fight against the general indifference to the AIDS epidemic, the Act Up movement invented a new language, a new style of activism, spectacular and provocative, which still inspires new generations of activists. This is what this documentary aims to show, by going back into the genesis and making of BPM (Beats per Minute), the 2017 Cannes Film Festival's grand prize winner, six times winner of the Cesar award. The film also shows how BPM (Beats per Minute) intertwines autobiographical memories and romantic lyricism, as close as possible to historical reality, and how Act Up was for Robin Campillo the founding personal experience that made him a filmmaker.
Who directed Il était une fois... « 120 battements par minute »?
Il était une fois... « 120 battements par minute » was directed by Manuelle Blanc.
Who stars in Il était une fois... « 120 battements par minute »?
The principal cast of Il était une fois... « 120 battements par minute » includes Robin Campillo, Arnaud Valois, Didier Lestrade.
When was Il était une fois... « 120 battements par minute » released and how long is it?
Il était une fois... « 120 battements par minute » was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 51m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Il était une fois... « 120 battements par minute »?
Il était une fois... « 120 battements par minute » holds official age classifications: FR: TP.
