‘Red Rocks’ Review: Bruno Dumont’s Beautifully Shot French Riviera Kids Flick Is a Minimalist Drama Mostly for Adults
Bruno Dumont's latest film, 'Red Rocks,' is a minimalist drama featuring young children in a picturesque French Riviera setting. The film focuses on the simple adventures of its child protagonists, exploring themes of friendship and puppy love. Although visually stunning, the narrative may feel thin as it relies heavily on the novelty of its young cast.
- ▪'Red Rocks' is directed by Bruno Dumont and features a cast of children aged five to seven.
- ▪The film is shot in a minimalist style against the backdrop of the Côte d’Azur.
- ▪The story revolves around a group of kids enjoying their summer, with elements of puppy love and adventure.
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'Red Rocks' Courtesy of Directors' Fortnight Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment You can call French auteur Bruno Dumont many things: profound, pretentious, visionary, a master of rural poverty porn, an iconoclast of contemporary arthouse cinema, an overrated bore. One thing you can’t call him is unoriginal. Every Dumont movie is a new experiment — sometimes fascinating, sometimes infuriating, oftentimes both at once. His previous feature, The Empire, was, of all things, a Star Wars spoof filled with sex, snarky humor and tons of CGI, including a Gothic cathedral that transformed into a spaceship.
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