L'Âge d'Or

From the moment that the film started I was in awe, gorgeously shot with scenes of the French Riviera I felt like I was transported back to the 1960s!

Amazing attention to detail including the use of old signage and incredible costumes and locations and a story of discovery at its heart, 'L'Age D'or' is a film that I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for heartwarming nostalgia! Bravo

This was a refreshing and charming escape into European cinema and back in time into the Golden age of culture and arts. The film follows the lifes and loves of two young hopefuls as they navigate a world rich with opportunity and music. It has laughs, sunshine, and an attention to detail in the costumes and world that bring the era to life. The magic of the golden age is back on the screens once more.

This is such a wonderful story. Relatable on many different levels, it's nostalgic, artistic, passionate and captures the era of the Golden Age of St Tropez beautifully, so much attention to detail. Visually stunning and amazing locations. If you love film making and art you'll really enjoy it and get a lot from the message in the story.

The film is set in 1967, the main filming locations being Paris and St Tropez. It's refreshing to see a film like this. The two lead actors have great chemistry, Jenna Suru (lead actor) also serves as the films writer and director. The film's journey revolves around two key themes: the main thing being the quest for artistic expression, the second is one of identity (more specifically the co-lead character Sebastian's journey on trying to discover what it means to be French). The film is full of laughs, great visuals and a charming story.

There is something wonderfully laidback about Jenna Suru's love letter to Saint-Tropez, harking back to a simpler time which may or may not be shrouded by nostalgia. In many ways, France of the 1960s is the film's star and love interest, as explored by protagonists Sebastien and Angèle, which both draws (and occasionally divides) their relationship and search for artistic inspiration.

Both Paris and Saint-Tropez provide the perfect 1967 setting: a time when the French Rivera was synonymous with Hollywood glamour and Paris provided the backdrop for countless French and international films. But this never feels exaggerated or overly glamourised and, as with any good cinematic story, the focus lies primarily on its lead characters and their ensuing drama. It is here where the film gets its charm, as we follow Angèle's and Sebastian's journey in their pursuit of their dream theatrical project. Their chemistry growing throughout the film, complimented by its effortless dialogue, always feels fresh and never forced.

As a film, L'Age d'Or is refreshingly competent in its execution without being overly dramatic or succumbing to cliché. As with any pleasant trip, it's an easy-going journey with few distractions outside of its beautiful scenery. After all, who wouldn't want to escape to Saint-Tropez for an hour or two?