Revoir Paris

Released Jun 23, 2023

1h 44m

Drama

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After an idyllic date night full of red wine and a late-night motorcycle ride home, Mia (Virginie Efira) stops at a Parisian bistro to take shelter from a downpour. Her reprieve is shattered when a gunman opens fire. Three months later, with a frustratingly hazy memory of the attack, Mia finds herself numbed and unable to resume her life. Her friends and partner seek something from her that she can no longer give. Determined to reconstruct the sequence of events and reestablish a sense of normalcy, Mia finds herself repeatedly returning to the bistro where the shooting happened. In the process, she forms bonds with fellow survivors, including wry banker Thomas (Benoît Magimel) and orphaned teenager Félicia (Nastya Golubeva). When she remembers that a stranger helped her make it through the attack, Mia resolves to find him, if only to make sure that he is alive. Revoir Paris is a moving meditation on grief, healing, and the importance of connections forged in tragedy.

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Critics Consensus

Further distinguished by Virginie Efira's superb performance, Revoir Paris explores trauma's aftermath with devastating tenderness.

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Stephanie Zacharek

TIME Magazine

Without preciousness or platitudes, Winocour and Efira plumb the stark and sometimes painful truth of what it means to commit to the world of the living.

Dec 11, 2023

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Although the impact of an atrocity such as the Bataclan attack is a shared, collective trauma on a national level, Winocour is at pains to point out that every experience is unique.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 6, 2023

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

It’s powerful film-making, grounded by Efira’s enormous, often silent, central performance.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 4, 2023

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Ezequiel Boetti

Otroscines.com

... The film also outlines the contours of a society for which the dead only matter if they have papers and light skin. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/5

Mar 21, 2024

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Amparo Cabal

EscribiendoCine

While Revoir Paris is a drama, it is the suspense generated by the investigation that will keep our attention until the end. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 8/10

Mar 21, 2024

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Paula Vázquez Prieto

La Nación (Argentina)

Revoir Paris explores the contours of horror without ever showing it; that indescribable thing that filters into screams and gasps, glasses that break, a bustle that becomes deafening. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 4/5

Mar 21, 2024

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becalm33 J

Wow. Just a sensitive, carefully observed style of directing and acting on a subject that points so well to what shows that we humans really aren't that different, that we rooted in our emotions about trauma and connection/disconnection with each other. Such an important message about what binds us together, or should. It is a fictionalized account of what Mia goes through after being inside the restaurant in Paris so many died in during the November 2015 Paris terrorist attack by ISIS that shocked everyone. So well filmed in a way to help you stay connected to what your own emotions would be if you were any of the various survivors or their loved ones. So hard to understand why these foreign films never get shown, or with such a limited promotion budget that no one sees them here, in America. Happened to find the movie while browsing in my public library.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/27/23

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Steve P

In the aftermath of a horrific terrorist attack on a Parisian bistro, Mia, a survivor, grapples with the devastating impact of the tragedy. While attempting to piece together the events of that fateful night and making amends with the city she once adored, she sets out on a mission to reclaim her life. Alice Winocour's moving and thought-provoking film explores the psychological effects of trauma and the enduring power of the human spirit. Virginie Efira, fast becoming one of my favourite French actors, delivers a compelling performance as Mia, her expressive eyes and subtle gestures conveying the profound emotional turmoil she faces. The film's narrative unfolds with a quiet intensity, mirroring the protagonist's fragmented memories and the lingering trauma that binds her to the past. The subtle yet effective direction of Winocour puts the characters and their feelings front and centre. The film's cinematography, characterised by soft, diffused lighting and a muted colour palette, creates an atmosphere of melancholic beauty, capturing the haunting essence of Mia's fractured world. With its delicate and melancholy melodies, the film's score by Régoire Hetzel enhances the story. The music subtly underscores Mia's emotional journey, adding depth and resonance to her silent struggles. While Paris Memories excels in its portrayal of trauma and the healing process, it occasionally falters in its pacing and narrative structure. Certain scenes feel meandering, and the film's conclusion could have benefited from a more impactful resolution. The film's strengths, particularly its sensitive handling of delicate subject matter and its nuanced performances, overshadow these flaws. Paris Memories is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of trauma, resilience, and the enduring power of human connection. It is a film that lingered in my mind long after the credits rolled, prompting me to reflect on the fragility of life and the strength we find within ourselves to overcome adversity. Paris Memories is a powerful cinematic experience that, with its sensitive portrayal of trauma, its engaging performances, and its evocative cinematography, makes it a worthwhile watch for those seeking a poignant and emotionally resonant film.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/20/23

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Laura T

Great movie. Pulls you into their world and makes you question your own. Excellent acting and directing. Love this film.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/14/23

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Laurie F

A thought provoking and gripping film, dealing with trauma and memory. The lead actor is superb in the role and my only reason for not giving it 5 stars is that I found the music to be a little heavy handed and obvious. Fantastic film overall. Highly recommended

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/12/23

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jacquesleslie

This movie makes one point over and over again. It's well-done, well-acted, but it's a little too slow and repetitious.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/04/23

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Carol P

Moving and beautiful depiction of an emotional journey after trauma. A must see.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/19/23

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Synopsis

After an idyllic date night full of red wine and a late-night motorcycle ride home, Mia (Virginie Efira) stops at a Parisian bistro to take shelter from a downpour. Her reprieve is shattered when a gunman opens fire. Three months later, with a frustratingly hazy memory of the attack, Mia finds herself numbed and unable to resume her life. Her friends and partner seek something from her that she can no longer give. Determined to reconstruct the sequence of events and reestablish a sense of normalcy, Mia finds herself repeatedly returning to the bistro where the shooting happened. In the process, she forms bonds with fellow survivors, including wry banker Thomas (Benoît Magimel) and orphaned teenager Félicia (Nastya Golubeva). When she remembers that a stranger helped her make it through the attack, Mia resolves to find him, if only to make sure that he is alive. Revoir Paris is a moving meditation on grief, healing, and the importance of connections forged in tragedy.

Director: Alice Winocour
Screenwriter: Alice Winocour, Jean-Stéphane Bron, Marcia Romano
Distributor: Music Box Films
Production Co: Dharamsala, Pathé, Darius Films
Genre: Drama
Original Language: French (France)
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 23, 2023, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $46.7K
Runtime: 1h 44m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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