Du bleu jusqu’en Amérique (1999)
Dir: Sarah Lévy Drama
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Overview
Du bleu jusqu’en Amérique is a French film first released in 1999,
directed by Sarah Lévy.
The film stars Samuel Jouy, Marion Cotillard, Albert Dupontel, Claude Perron and Zabou Breitman.
It has also been released under the title: Blue Away to America.
Our overall rating for this film is: mediocre.
Synopsis
After a diving accident, an adolescent, Camille, receives treatment in a physiotherapy
centre. Although wheelchair bound, he is determined to walk again, if only to hasten
his departure from the ghetto-esque hospital.
Film Review
Although probably well-intended by directoral débutante Sarah Lévy, this
"hip" portrayal of paraplegics struggling to come to terms with their disability makes
uncomfortable viewing. On the plus side. the direction and photography do convey the
hopelessness of an under-funded state hospital and the intimidating vulnerability of someone
who realises he or she may never be able to walk again. However, there’s a also a note
of derision which works against this human drama, an angle which some viewers may find
offensive.
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