120 Battments par minute

120 Battements par Minute 2017

• Director: Robin Compillo
• Based on the book: no
• Cast: Nahuel Pérez Biscayart, Arnaud Valois, Adèle Haenel, Antoine Reinartz
• Personal “oh yeah him/her” reaction, i.e. have seen this actor in:
• None of them
• Why?  It sounded interesting.
• Seen: 18 March 2022 

The AIDS epidemic in Paris in the 90s. Act Up is an activist group trying to raise awareness of the disease, the pharmaceutical companies’ fraudulence and the government’s lack of action. Many of the activists are HIV positive or dying of AIDS.

It’s a strong film of what is now a historical event. The relationships between the characters are moving but there are two major flaws in the film. Sex scenes are always boring and it’s too long. Still, it’s worth seeing.

3 ½ * of 5