Marc Andre Grondin stars in this amazing movie. The title comes from the five sons of this French Canadian family (Chris, Raymond, Antoine, Zac (the hero) and Yvan). I didn't really notice after a while that the entire film was in French with sub-titles. Zac was born on Christmas Day 1960 and the film traces (in a pseudo religious way) the following two decades of his life discovering his true sexuality (with the help of David Bowie and Pink Floyd). A tad long - but every minute had meaning and I found it gripping, moving, sensitive, well directed, surprising, and satisfying. If you can find it go see it! I want to get it on DVD (which may be a problem as it is in a non-European format).
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Hi Steve, I also really liked CRAZY and The Squid and the Whale. Have you checked out U Carmen E Khayelitsha? It seems from your blog you like opera and so if you have seen it I'd be really interested to hear your thoughts.
I haven't seen it - it sounds good - looking at the reviews. Can't see that its on anywhere in London
Hi Steve, enjoy American Dreamz! I managed to track down U-CARMEN E KHAYELITSHA at the Apollo West End which is on lower Regent Street, just down from Piccadilly. It's showing daily this week at 1.00,3.35,6.05,8.35. Hope you can make it!
Thanks - going on Thursday!
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