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An Urban Allegory

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Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) Jun 14
The result is a film that is as playful as it is philosophical as interrogates the way that modern life and all its technological trappings is itself a new type of cave, distracting us with shadows of reality. Go to Full Review Juan Pablo Russo EscribiendoCine 01/11/2025
8/10
Rohrwacher and JR capture a kaleidoscopic Paris, where light and shadow not only evoke platonic allegory, but also represent the contrast between the child's gaze and the adult perspective. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Hither K @HitherKusum Feb 25 The film, through narration, graphic and theatrical compositions, and background music, sparks one’s interest in contemplating existential questions of the current times and instills faith in the possibility of true freedom despite all shackles. Read more details at https://hitherkusum.com/2026/02/25/an-urban-allegory-discovering-reality-a-review/ See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Alice Rohrwacher

Director

JR

Director

Naïm El Kaldaoui

Jay

Lyna Khoudri

Jay's mother

Leos Carax

The Director

Félix Martinez

The Assistant Director
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An Urban Allegory

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Movie Info

Director
Alice Rohrwacher, JR
Production Co
arte France Cinéma, Social Animals
Genre
Drama
Original Language
French (France)
Runtime
21m