Gagarine
2020, drama, science fiction
95 minutes
Yuri, 16, has lived all his life in Gagarin Towers, a vast red-brick housing project on the outskirts of Paris. He dreams of becoming an astronaut. When plans to demolish Gagarin Towers leak out, Yuri joins the resistance. With his friends Diana and...
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8.0
2022-02-15
The visuals match the bracing nature of the story, and like Youri, we gravitate with hope, adhering to his universe yet haunted by the desolated corridors, boarded walls, and surprisingly hidden interiors of this ghostly massive structure. Not one single scene goes on for a beat longer than it should; performances and production values are excellent. Read more
6.0
2021-02-25
But like so many films that draw on Spielberg, Gagarine too often does so on a superficial level. It captures Youri's sense of wonder through its fetishised visuals, but it's a film that feels a little too glossy and polished for its subject matter. Read more
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7.0
2021-10-27
Gagarine is dan misschien wel de zoveelste film over een van de banlieues in Parijs, maar dan wel een met een andere insteek. Een coming of age met een twist, een vleugje magie en een boodschap die staat als een flatgebouw. Durf te dromen! Read more
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