Year of the Jellyfish

Year of the Jellyfish

Directed by Christopher Frank

Produced by France 3 Cinéma, Parafrance

1984110 min5.8 / 10

A sun-soaked but morally murky summer drama about sexual manipulation and desire on the French Riviera, where a teenage girl's infatuation with her mother's lover sets off a cascade of seduction and betrayal.

Chris, a sexy teenager who appears mostly bare-breasted on the French Riviera, has a crush on Romain, her mother's lover. In reaction to her inability to attract his attention, she experiments with other risque affairs.

Questions people ask

  • Does Year of the Jellyfish end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.

  • Is Year of the Jellyfish violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Year of the Jellyfish sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is Year of the Jellyfish easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Year of the Jellyfish scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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