Aftersun
2022, drama
101 minutes
Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier. Memories real and imagined fill the gaps between miniDV footage as she tries to reconcile the father she knew with the man she didn't.
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10
2023-10-01
I could go on and on about Charlotte Wells’ Aftersun and the rich experience of watching it. It absolutely is utterly shattering, but it is also undeniably human — and I think anyone can find something with which they can deeply relate here. Read more
9.0
2023-01-12
Aftersun is a ripe, sensitive and slightly mysterious drama film served by great actors and crystallized by a rigorous staging and a deeper sense of observation. Evolving slowly but with enchantment, the film will reward patient viewers with its magnificent unfolding and nostalgic conclusion. Read more
9.0
2022-11-12
Mescal and Corio have such a wonderful and believable chemistry that it's easy to forget they're being filmed. But Aftersun is the work of a new master filmmaker, an instant expert in pure cinema. Read more
8.0
2023-02-14
I honestly didn’t LOVE it that much, but it was 100% more intriguing than I expected it to be and can fully appreciate the artistry. But this one certainly won’t be for everyone. Read more
8.0
2022-11-13
Though the loose narrative may frustrate some, as a work of remembrance, Wells’ first feature film delivers something powerful and powerfully impressive. Read more
8.0
2022-08-14
An impeccably crafted and thought-provoking debut by Charlotte Wells, Aftersun delivers a cocktail of happy hours and heartache, and introduces Frankie Corio as a bright and exciting new talent. Read more
5.0
2022-12-08
It’s strangely moving, and a joyous examination of a father/daughter relationship, but it’s ultimately too ambiguous and ephemeral to be game-changing or unforgettable. Read more
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9.0
2023-02-23
Gevoelig coming-of-agedrama over complexe vader-dochterband, met herinneringen aan een zonovergoten zomervakantie. Read more
6.0
2023-11-08
Toch heeft Aftersun een bepaalde schoonheid, met momenten die zowel esthetisch als emotioneel overtuigend zijn. Read more
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