
Year of the Jellyfish
Directed by Christopher Frank
Produced by France 3 Cinéma, Parafrance
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.
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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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Like Year of the Jellyfish
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Year of the Jellyfish, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Year of the Jellyfish, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


























































