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My Life with James Dean streaming

Original title: Ma vie avec James Dean

2018 Movie France Drama, Comedy 108 min

By: Dominique Choisy With: Mickaël Pelissier, Yannick Bequelin, Bertrand Belin, Johnny Rasse, Marie Vernalde

Invited to present his first feature film "My life with James Dean" in Normandy, the young director Géraud Champreux has no idea this film tour is about to change his life. From wild stampedes to woeful screenings, from trawler trips to drunken evenings, Géraud ends up finding inspiration in this unlikely town at the end of the earth.

Filmium rating

64%

Mood

Charming

Comedic

Fantastical

Fantasy

Humorous

Lighthearted

Quirky

Whimsical

Cast & Crew

Dominique Choisy

Marie Vernalde

Nathalie Richard

Mickaël Pelissier

Yannick Bequelin

Juliette Damiens

Bertrand Belin

Johnny Rasse

Dominique Choisy (Director)

Michael Pelissier

Budget

Independent Film

Low-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Artistic Editing

Creative Cinematography

Experimental Filmmaking

Film Festival Style

French Cinema

Imaginative Visuals

Poetic Visuals

Film Movements

French Independent Cinema

Independent Cinema

Narrative Structure

Auto-Ironic

Character-Focused

Episodic

Reflective

Slice-Of-Life

Pace

Character-Driven

Deliberate

Measured

Moderate Pace

Slow-Paced

Thoughtful

Runtime

108 Minutes

Soundtrack

French Music

Humor-Laden Score

Original Score

Style

Auto-Ironic

Character-Driven

Cinematic

Comedy

Contemporary

Fantasy

French Cinema

Imaginative

Poetic Imagery

Stylized

Time-Period

2010S

Contemporary

Central Conflict

Cultural Mission Turning Absurd

Film Presentation

Personal Transformation

Romantic Longing

Unresolved Feelings

Characters

Cinema Projectionist

Ex-Boyfriend

Festival Organizers

Géraud

Local Residents

Projectionist

Young Filmmaker

Ending

Ambiguous

Bittersweet

Celebratory

Hopeful

Reflective

Historical Context

2010S

2010S France

Contemporary

Contemporary France

Key Plot Points

Cinema Encounter

Emotional Detachment

Festival Presentation

Film Festival Journey

Pining For Ex

Presenting Experimental Film

Regional Quirks

Unexpected Encounters

Plot

Absurd Comedy

Absurd Journey

Artistic Pursuit

Comedic Situations

Fantasy Elements

Film Festival Debut

Film Festival Journey

French Seaside Town

Personal Relationships

Regional Exploration

Romantic Longing

Romantic Subplot

Setting

French Seaside Town

Northern France

Northern France Coast

Shooting Location

French Coast

French Seaside Town

Normandy

Northern France

Theme

Artistic Obsession

Artistic Pursuit

Cinema Homage

Identity Exploration

Nostalgia

Personal Growth

Relationships

Romantic Longing

Unexpected

Whimsy

Genre

Comedy

Drama

Fantasy

Independent Film

Romance

Audiences

Adults

Art-House Cinephiles

Art-House Viewers

Comedy Lovers

French Film Enthusiasts

Independent Film Fans

Lgbtq+ Audiences

Teens

Titles

My Life With James Dean

Reception

Charming Reception

Critical Acclaim

Festival Screenings

French Critics

French Film

Independent Film Acclaim

Lgbtq+ Festivals

Positive Reviews

Production Countries

France

Release Year

2017

2018

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