AFI FEST 2021

PARIS, 13TH DISTRICT (LES OLYMPIADES, PARIS 13E)

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Adapted from Adrian Tomine’s acclaimed graphic novel, PARIS, 13TH DISTRICT weaves a breezy tapestry of modern love stories. Beautifully realized in crisp black-and-white cinematography, the electrifying, multicultural 13th arrondissement sets the stage for a panoramic tale of four young lovers. Lucie Zhang delivers a breakout performance as free-spirited Émilie, who begins a casual relationship with new roommate Camille (Makita Samba). Noémie Merlant (PORTRAIT OF A LADY ON FIRE) plays wide-eyed student Nora, whose new life in Paris is complicated when she is accidentally mistaken for cam girl Amber Sweet (Jehnny Beth). Stepping away from his usual genre fare, Jacques Audiard, along with script collaborators Céline Sciamma and Léa Mysius, brings to life the sprawling dreams of desire and human connection in the city of love.

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    105 minutes
  • Language
    French
  • Country
    France
  • Director
    Jacques Audiard
  • Screenwriter
    Jacques Audiard, Lea Mysius, Céline Sciamma, Adrian Tomine
  • Producer
    Valérie Schermann
  • Cast
    Noémie Merlant, Genevieve Doang, Jehnny Beth, Line Phe, Stephen Manas
  • Cinematographer
    Paul Guilhaume
  • Editor
    Juliette Welfling
  • Production Design
    Mila Preli
  • Music
    Rone