All Hands on Deck

In Eric Romer’s shadow and as part of the long tradition of French films about the sluggishness of summer vacation, the film has earned a spot in legendary Cahiers du Cinema’s list of the 10 Best Films of 2021, but also in the ongoing list of the most emotionally generous films of the last years.

Synopsis

On a hot summer night in Paris, Félix meets a young woman, Alma, and falls in love. The next morning, Alma hops on a train to join her family in southern France. Félix, determined to follow his soulmate, embarks on a carpool ride with his best friend Chérif and their reluctant driver Edouard. When the car breaks down upon arrival, things turn sour: Alma doesn’t seem too pleased by this unexpected visit.