French writer and director François Ozon's character study of a woman who finds a second chance in life through pregnancy. A young woman survives a drug overdose while her boyfriend does not and leaves her pregnant. After learning that his family doesn't want her to have the baby, she hides away in small town. Ozon stays away from any formula or cliches to deliver a genuine portrait of a woman who discovers herself through the pregnancy. Isabelle Carré gives a brave performance as the enigmatic and distant woman who comes to terms with her life after a near death experience. The cast includes Melvil Poupaud and Louis-Ronan Choisy in supporting roles. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Hideaway
French writer and director François Ozon's character study of a woman who finds a second chance in life through pregnancy. A young woman survives a drug overdose while her boyfriend does not and leaves her pregnant. After learning that his family doesn't want her to have the baby, she hides away in small town. Ozon stays away from any formula or cliches to deliver a genuine portrait of a woman who discovers herself through the pregnancy. Isabelle Carré gives a brave performance as the enigmatic and distant woman who comes to terms with her life after a near death experience. The cast includes Melvil Poupaud and Louis-Ronan Choisy in supporting roles. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.
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