A Place in the Sun

A Place in the Sun

Directed by Gilles Perret, François Ruffin

Produced by jour2fête, Les 400 clous

201975 min6.9 / 10

An intimate, road-movie-style investigation into the gilets jaunes movement that balances social critique with human connection and occasional humor.

Made on a shoestring budget, François Ruffin and Gilles Perret’s investigative documentary has the adventurous spirit of a road movie. Intimate and sometimes humorous, encounters with yellow vest protestors pierce through reports of violence and destruction, revealing a collective desire for equity.

Questions people ask

  • Is A Place in the Sun easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Does A Place in the Sun end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

  • Is A Place in the Sun violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is A Place in the Sun scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is A Place in the Sun sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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54/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity59

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise41

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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