Review of Summertime (2016) by Dawdlingpoet — 22 Nov 2021

This is a not entirely gripping film to start with but by the end, I did find it quite engrossing. Its relatively poignant at times, although I imagine some may feel uncomfortable with the female nudity and sex scenes, of which there certainly are some.

Its the mix of personality types with the two main characters, Carole and Delphine, that intrigued me. I thought the ending was good - I won't give away any spoilers but towards half way through I felt a little unsure what substance the film had and by the end, I realised that it was a somewhat powerful film and not in a purely smutty sort of a way.

I suppose its partly about the differences of opinion held by younger and older generations in the time its set in (the very early 1970s). Also the feminism theme may (or may not) interest people. I would recommend this film, yes.