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In this tragic tale of misunderstanding, obsession, and increasing madness, she, a beautiful young woman (Isabelle Adjani) settles into a small town in the south of France with her introverted mother (Maria Machado) and physically handicapped father and soon becomes the subject of wild speculation because of her aloofness and .. Read more

Starring	Isabelle Adjani, Alain Souchon, Francois Cluzet, Jenny Cleve
Director	Jean Becker
Genres	Gay/Lesbian, Thriller, World Cinema

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- For the first twenty minutes or so, this looks like an all too familiar chirpy French rural comedy: wiggly,... read more on Time Out
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- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:17
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  What is happening to Cinema?
  
  If nothing else, One Deadly Summer is an effective example of how Hollywood's increasing ambivalence towards writers and story-telling is contributing to ... read more »
  
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  - blacksmoke
  - 21 reviews
  - London, England
  - 22 Sep 2004 at 13:52
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  Don't Bother
  
  I first saw Isabelle Adjani in Subway. That's a very long way from this film. It would have helped if the roles encouraged some sympathy, but ..no. Yes, Ms ... read more »
  
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  - Guildford
  - 04 Jan 2011 at 14:29
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  the past is best left alone
  
  good psychological drama
  
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  - Southall
  - 23 Jul 2009 at 22:42
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  One Depressing evening
  
  Isabelle Adjani is the main reason for watching this film. She is very attractive but plays a moody character who is not very sympathetic.The story shows how ... read more »
  
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- - wrightman
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  - Maidstone
  - 18 May 2009 at 15:48
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  One Deadly Summer
  
  A good movie spoiled by the terrible quality of the DVD transfer.
  
  I saw this a long time ago on TV and I cannot remember the quality being as bad as ... read more »
  
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- - dadidave
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  - Kirkcaldy
  - 29 Apr 2009 at 15:11
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  Complex and rewarding
  
  Amusing, titalating, thought provoking and tragic - all in one film. Excellent.
  
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  - Abbots Langley
  - 29 Jan 2009 at 09:50
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  Agatha Chritstie in French?
  
  One of the good things about reading/watching Agatha Christie who-dunnits, is that you have to engage with the story and pay attention otherwise you could miss ... read more »
  
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  - Folkestone
  - 06 Dec 2008 at 08:18
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  love it
  
  i love this film i saw it when first released and its appeal has not diminished
  
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- - ladd
  - 23 reviews
  - Hornchurch
  - 29 Nov 2008 at 15:24
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  Customer Review
  
  I saw this film many years ago and it still holds wonderful images for me. The peerless beauty of Ms Adjani is matched by the horror of her character's ... read more »
  
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  - UK
  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
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  'One Deadly Summer'
  
  Dull as dish water, found it hard to find anything positive about tihs movie, apart from the end credits............
  
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- - ian3
  - 538 reviews
  - Salisbury
  - 23 May 2008 at 19:04
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  One deadly summer
  
  I watch this film a few years ago and forgot it and i throuht it was a bit slow
  
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  - 03 Apr 2008 at 20:07
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- - 95
  - 1
  What is happening to Cinema?
  
  If nothing else, One Deadly Summer is an effective example of how Hollywood's increasing ambivalence towards writers and story-telling is contributing to ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 19208
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  - blacksmoke
  - 21 reviews
  - London, England
  - 22 Sep 2004 at 13:52
- - 6
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  Passes the test of time
  
  A wonderfully evocative French film set in Provence and a rare mixture of a happy romp and a deep tragedy which entertains throughout.
  
  The characters... read more »
  
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- - Cityboy3
  - Herts
  - 04 Jan 2005 at 11:50
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  Worth a watch
  
  Once again Europe handles a subject in a better and stronger way than Hollywood with a good storyline and some strong performances.
  
  Adjani (sp?) is ... read more »
  
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  - Fareham
  - 08 Oct 2005 at 15:52
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  'One Deadly Summer'
  
  Dull as dish water, found it hard to find anything positive about tihs movie, apart from the end credits............
  
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- - ian3
  - 538 reviews
  - Salisbury
  - 23 May 2008 at 19:04
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  Ok but seen better
  
  This film was a clever twist and turn tale of revenge.Isabelle Adjani is just great as usual. I think this film would not suit everyone because it does seem a ... read more »
  
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  - Midlands
  - 15 Dec 2005 at 17:26
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  Un petit tranche du cinema Francais
  
  First thing abut this movie is the distributors haven't even bothered putting it is original format widescreen, so you get the standard 4:3 aspect ratio ... read more »
  
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- - Andrew
  - London
  - 02 Dec 2004 at 09:09
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  - 3
  french magic
  
  adjani is brilliant in this complex and absorbing film.well worth a watch.
  
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- - david campbell
  - scotland
  - 05 Apr 2005 at 22:49
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  Wonderful
  
  Wonderful film.....don't miss.
  
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- - Colin P
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  - Essex
  - 08 Jan 2006 at 00:33
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  Truely original film
  
  I am pleased to have selected this film.
  
  It was beautifully filmed, the acting was excellent from all the characters and a fresh and original plot.
  
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  - London, England
  - 10 Feb 2006 at 12:00
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  I didn't think much of this film
  
  I found the film boring you make up you mind
  
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  - 10 Apr 2006 at 20:04

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  In this tragic tale of misunderstanding, obsession, and increasing madness, she, a beautiful young woman (Isabelle Adjani) settles into a small town in the south of France with her introverted mother (Maria Machado) and physically handicapped father and soon becomes the subject of wild speculation ...