Synopsis
Twenty-year-old Martin seems to be living the dream. After moving from the French countryside to Paris, he quickly found professional success as a fashion model and romantic fulfillment in dating his half-brother's fiery roommate, Alice. Deep down, however, he is avoiding inner turmoil that stems from his tumultuous upbringing. But when Alice becomes unexpectedly pregnant, the full force of his repression is let loose, wreaking havoc on his life.
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Cast
- Juliette BinocheAlice
- Alexis LoretMartin Sauvagnac
- Mathieu AmalricBenjamin Sauvagnac
- Carmen MauraJeanine
- Jean-Pierre LoritFrederic Sauvagnac
- Marthe VillalongaLucie
- Roschdy ZemSaïd
- Pierre MaguelonVictor Sauvagnac
- Eric KreikenmayerFrançois
- Jeremy KreikenmayerMartin enfant
Recommendations
- 88
Chicago Tribune
It's a lovely, terrifying sight. - 80
L.A. Weekly
Miraculous photography. - 80
The New York Times
Your attention is rewarded by a film of surprising depth and a few deep surprises. - 75
San Francisco Chronicle
Heartfelt and passionate and brave in what it attempts to explore. - 75
New York Daily News
With its intriguing relationships and sacrificial acts, Alice is a good alternative to happily-ever-after fluff. - 70
Chicago Reader
The sheer neurotic intensity of Techine's characters--characteristically stretching both backward and forward in time, as in a Faulkner novel--holds one throughout, as does Techine's masterful direction and many of the other performances. - 70
Village Voice
Thrives on vivid incidentals and telling details. - 70
Dallas Observer
If you like your substance short on style, or just want a change of pace from "X-Men," this is the film for you.
