description A Summer's Tale Overview
Éric Rohmer’s “A Summer’s Tale” is a 1996 French comedy-drama film exploring relationships through dialogue. The movie examines several couples in rural France over one summer day, revealing their unspoken desires and moral dilemmas. Amanda Langlet stars alongside Melvil Poupaud and Aurélia Nolin. Rohmer's films within the “Contes des quatre saisons” series are notable for their focus on psychological realism and philosophical questions, appealing to viewers interested in character-driven narratives and nuanced explorations of human connection.
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info A Summer's Tale Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 1996 |
help A Summer's Tale FAQ
Where does A Summer's Tale fit in Eric Rohmer's Four Seasons series?
A Summer's Tale is the third film in Rohmer's Tales of the Four Seasons cycle. It follows A Tale of Springtime from 1990 and A Tale of Winter from 1992, and comes before Autumn Tale from 1998.
Who plays Gaspard in A Summer's Tale?
Gaspard is played by Melvil Poupaud. The main cast also includes Amanda Langlet as Margot, Aurelia Nolin as Lena, and Gwenaelle Simon as Solene.
Where was A Summer's Tale filmed?
The film was shot in seaside towns in Brittany, including Dinard, Saint-Malo, and Saint-Lunaire. That coastal setting is central to the film's vacation mood and Gaspard's romantic indecision.
Did A Summer's Tale get a normal U.S. release in 1996?
No. Although the French film came out in 1996, it did not receive a proper limited theatrical release in the United States until 2014. That late release helped introduce the Rohmer film to a wider American arthouse audience.
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