Among the thirteen films in competition for the 48ᵉ edition, which is held until September 11, many are those to examine the pangs of childhood and adolescence.
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The filmmakers who came to present their film in Deauville (Calvados) welcomed and thanked the public present at the projections, “despite the sun”, so that we also mentioned it. The spectators indeed expressed their loyalty at the Festival of American Cinema, whose 48 e edition is held until Sunday, September 11, with the evenings full of the morning until evening, proof that the Public curiosity with regard to cinema remains vivid in a general context of decrease in indoor attendance.
Because on the red carpet, this year, few large stars and headliners (Ana de Armas was to tread the red carpet, Friday September 9, for the blonde film) likely to grow the crowds more than reason . But rather young directors, directors, actors and actresses little known, reflections of a selection which has mainly developed on first feature films. Eight in total on the thirteen in competition.
A choice that the festival director fully claims, Bruno Barde, with a regret. “I had in fact retained fourteen films. But one escaped me: Tar, of Todd Field, with Cate Blanchett. I had the agreement of the Universal studios and everyone, and then Venice went there and won, “he regrets, before pushing his rant. “Since he directed the Venice Mostra, Alberto Barbera has continued to want to compete with Cannes by bringing as many American stars as possible and benefits for this from the authorized presence at his Festival des Plates-Formmes like Netflix. This stupid race, if it brings a certain media influence to Venice, in my opinion in my opinion to the requirement and the quality of its selection. “
In the midst of these small wars between festivals, Deauville tries, against all odds, to carve out a special place, now drawing his editorial line outside the great Hollywood productions and blockbusters. “Our vocation was actually refocused on independent cinema, with the ambition, always, to discover what others one day will devote”, specifies Bruno Barde.
This is how films have been highlighted in Deauville that revealed major signatures. Among others: Little Odessa (1994), by James Gray; Pi (1998), by Darren Aronofsky but also his film Mother! (2017); Little Miss Sunshine (2006), by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris; Take Shelter (2011), by Jeff Nichols; Night Moves (2013), from Kelly Reichardt… Many young filmmakers too, despite promising beginnings discovered in the seaside town, then disappeared from radars.
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