La venue de l'avenir

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La venue de l'avenir

PG-13

2025

2h 4m

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Brought together by the unexpected inheritance of an abandoned house in Normandy, four cousins, previously strangers, discover a mysterious shared past. Two centuries earlier, Adèle Munier, their ancestor and owner of the house, left her rural home for Paris in search of her mother's identity, at the heart of the city's modernization and the rise of Impressionism. As her descendants follow in her footsteps, they unravel Adèle's past to forge their own future. Two intertwined periods collide, as the family members' contemporary perspectives are pitted against the fascinating reality of 19th-century Paris.

Sandra Hall

Sydney Morning Herald

1d

3.5/5

It doesn’t quite convince, but Klapisch extracts a lot of charm from the idea, switching between past and present with such panache that the two narratives merge in a single portrait of the city at its most vibrant.

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

5d

3.5/4

It makes for ideal summer viewing and fondly celebrates the vibrant arts and culture scene in Paris. It also emphasizes our need to slow down and connect with each other and the world around us. It’s an absolute delight.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Apr 21

3/5

It’s the kind of French movie for which you’ll need a sweet tooth, but it’s tasty.

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Guillermo Courau

La Nación (Argentina)

Jun 25

3/5

An elegant film, whose approach works very well, but which lacks the emotional depth its premise promised. [Full review in Spanish]

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Pablo O. Scholz

Clarín

Jun 25

4/4

...the film is delightful in its dialogues and in how it reflects Paris at its peak at the end of the 19th century,...[Full review in Spanish]

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Erick Estrada

Cinegarage

May 29

If no one in their life has ever seen a French film, I think this one will give them a very good taste of French cinema, not only from history, but also from contemporary cinema. [Full review in Spanish]

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Maryline D

@RT34109130 3d

Film extraordinaire qui vous envoie dans votre passé , votre présent et votre futur. Superbe composition.

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Christine C.

@RT93233981 Jun 3

A compelling story about art, family and seizing the day. I found it beautiful.

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Brian W

@wilse May 21

Definitely in the mould of French cinema this is a very interesting story, well told and acted. A welcome antidote to the usual blockbuster genre.

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Lanfranco C

@Lanfrancobz May 15

How the Past shapes the Present

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sami G

@RT99688975 May 8

very interesting way to bring the fiction into historical art reality.

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L.J. W

@RT98514561 May 6

A wonderful, enchanting story. Full of (historical) detailles, its witty, charming and an excellent cast makes this a must see.

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Cédric Klapisch

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Céline

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Synopsis

Brought together by the unexpected inheritance of an abandoned house in Normandy, four cousins, previously strangers, discover a mysterious shared past. Two centuries earlier, Adèle Munier, their ancestor and owner of the house, left her rural home for Paris in search of her mother's identity, at the heart of the city's modernization and the rise of Impressionism. As her descendants follow in her footsteps, they unravel Adèle's past to forge their own future. Two intertwined periods collide, as the family members' contemporary perspectives are pitted against the fascinating reality of 19th-century Paris.

Director: Cédric Klapisch
Producer: Bruno Lévy, Cédric Klapisch
Screenwriter: Cédric Klapisch, Santiago Amigorena
Production Co: Panache Productions, Studio Canal, Ce Qui Me Meut, France 2 Cinema, La Compagnie Cinématographique
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Crime
Original Language: French (France)
Runtime: 2h 4m