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Astrakan

Play trailer 1:36 Poster for Astrakan Released Sep 1, 2023 1h 45m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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When Samuel, a young orphan, is sent to live with foster parents Marie and Clement, he is gradually forced to face the demons he's holding on to internally, as well as those that exist within his new family. Swept up in the motions of coming of age for the very first time -- falling in love with the girl next door, exploring hobbies and indulging in childhood passions -- he also begins to learn of the secrets his foster family are keeping, leading him to question everything around him. As these questions emerge, Samuel is pushed in and out of crippling anguish, bridging a harsh gap between dense realism and feverish fantasy which leads to a stunning and transcendent final act.

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Sumner Forbes Film Threat Astrakan is a riveting, almost revelatory experience that is vastly different from anything seen prior. It may be hard to digest for some, but it adds additional layers to the motion picture and colors the events in a completely new light. Rated: 9/10 Sep 27, 2023 Full Review Joey Keogh Vague Visages Astrakan effectively builds the tension up...ultimately, though, it feels like Depesseville was unsure how to tie it all together satisfyingly. Sep 20, 2023 Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills This is an excellent first feature, poignant without being manipulative... Sep 14, 2023 Full Review Pat Padua Spectrum Culture Visualized with an economical realism yet ending with a 10-minute sequence that almost seems like a religious vision, leading a troubled boy from the torment of demons to a profound baptism. Rated: 72/100 Sep 7, 2023 Full Review Sarah Boslaugh TheArtsStl ... an interesting contribution to the genre from a director with a strong sense of style and a willingness to take risks. Rated: 7/10 Sep 1, 2023 Full Review Martin Kudlac ScreenAnarchy In his feature-length debut, French filmmaker David Depesseville explores the strangeness and confusion of growing up. ... A concentrated representation of the agony and confusion ... a fusion of rustic and magical realism. Aug 25, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jagger F I had never in my life seen a film that had such a genuine understanding of life and the essence there of. To explain it better, imagine a film that lies between all of the perfection of The Perks Of Being a Wallflower and The 400 Blows. The wonderful product of that is Astrakan. This film is an experience unlike any other I’d ever had. I got so genuinely transported to the life of this child. I felt with him, I saw with him, I was him for 104 minutes. I felt all of the abuse and neglect he went through that brought him to unbelievable lows. I was so awestruck by the quality of this film that I feel the need to just spread the word. The fact that this has <1000 reviews on Letterboxd is really sad because this is a once in a lifetime film that is now a favorite movie for me. Everyone go watch this film. It is a masterwork of editing, cinematography, acting, writing, metaphor use in cinema, and general quality of film that I’ve seen lacking in other major films. A life changing film that has entirely changed my view of film as a medium. 100/100 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/14/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When Samuel, a young orphan, is sent to live with foster parents Marie and Clement, he is gradually forced to face the demons he's holding on to internally, as well as those that exist within his new family. Swept up in the motions of coming of age for the very first time -- falling in love with the girl next door, exploring hobbies and indulging in childhood passions -- he also begins to learn of the secrets his foster family are keeping, leading him to question everything around him. As these questions emerge, Samuel is pushed in and out of crippling anguish, bridging a harsh gap between dense realism and feverish fantasy which leads to a stunning and transcendent final act.
Director
David Depesseville
Producer
Carole Chassaing, Anaïs Feuillette
Screenwriter
David Depesseville, David Depesseville
Distributor
Altered Innocence
Production Co
Tamara Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
French
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 1, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 1, 2023
Runtime
1h 45m
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