Filmfest DC Opening Night: Screening of “Colours of Time”
About the Movie
Nearly 30 years after his Chacun Cherche Son Chat screened at the festival, award-winning director Cédric Klapisch returns to Filmfest DC with this delightful time-tripping romantic dramedy that masterfully captures the lavish wonder of la Belle Epoque and the invigorating energy pulsing through a society stepping into a new cultural era. In 1895, Adèle leaves her Normandy farmhouse and heads to Paris in search of her long-lost mother, diving headlong into a city being transformed by artists such as Victor Hugo, Sarah Bernhardt, and Impressionist painters Monet and Renoir in the process. In 2024, four of her previously-unknown-to-each-other descendants—neurotic executive Céline, genial beekeeper Guy, content creator Seb, and French teacher Abdel—begin to excavate their ancestor’s life story through old letters, paintings, and photos as they assess the contents of that long-abandoned farmhouse on behalf of the rest of the family. Anchored in Adèle’s endearing journey of self-discovery juxtaposed with the surprising discoveries of the modern-day foursome, the film is a gorgeously kaleidoscopic crowd-pleaser that skillfully blends the themes of the past and present in thoughtful, and thought-provoking, strokes.
Presented in French with English subtitles.
Duration: 126 minutes followed by a reception.
Watch the trailer below:
About the Festival
Every year, the Washington, DC International Film Festival features many new and exciting films from across the globe, including from local filmmakers. This year, the festival returns with a fervor that reflects a collective love for films. The heart of the festival has always been driven by its attendees’ vibrant energy, each of whom has a unique perspective and a shared passion for films.
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