KINORAFIELD GUIDE TO FILM
1986 · 99 min · NR

The Green Ray

Directed by Éric Rohmer · Drama, Romance

The Green Ray (1986) is a Drama film, directed by Éric Rohmer set in Paris, Cherbourg, and Biarritz during the 1980s, in summer.

Themes of isolation and love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Jean-Louis Valéro
Cinematography
Sophie Maintigneux
Cast
Marie RivièreRosetteBéatrice RomandCaritaVincent GauthierEric HammJoël ComarlotAmira Chemakhi

The world of this film

Setting

Where
ParisCherbourgBiarritz
When
1980s
Season
Summer

Premise & themes

Themes
IsolationLove & Longing
Tone
ContemplativeMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Female LedSolo Lead
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction

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