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Director: Kaveh Daneshmand
Writers: Kaveh Daneshmand, Laurine Bauby & Gem Deger
Cast: SophieColon (Delphine), MathΓ©oCapelli (Antoine), GemDeger (Aslan), FrΓ©dΓ©rika Milano (Adia)
Genre: Drama/Thriller
Runtime: ~98 min
Language: French
Production: CzechβFrench co-production
Premiere: Tallinn Black Nights FF 2023, IFFI & Karlovy Vary Works-in-Progress Winner
Plot Summary
Delphine, a successful lawyer and mother of two adopted teenagers, receives a disturbing anonymous tip that her husband, Antoineβa novelistβmay be having an affair with one of their children. During a seemingly dreamy late summer weekend, Delphine begins a tense, silent investigation, observing her family with increasing suspicion. As the truth emerges in a shocking revelation, she must decide whether to forgive or destroy her life
ndless Summer Syndrome is a French-language psychological drama film directed by Kaveh Daneshmand. The film unfolds over a late summer weekend, focusing on Delphine (Sophie Colon), a lawyer and mother of two adopted children. Her peaceful family retreat in a rural French commune is disrupted when she receives an anonymous call alleging that her husband, Antoine (MathΓ©o Capelli), has confessed to having an affair with one of their children at a drunken party.
Rather than face the accusation immediately, Delphine chooses to observe her family discreetly, searching for evidence to confirm or dispel her fears. This decision paves the way for a tense exploration of trust, secrecy, and the fragility of family relationships.
As Delphineβs observations increase, she becomes increasingly suspicious of her daughter Adia (FrΓ©dΓ©rika Milano). However, the truth takes an unexpected turn, revealing a betrayal involving her son Aslan (Gem Deger), who also co-wrote the film. The story delves into the complexities of human relationships, examining how unspoken truths can erode the foundations of a family.
The filmβs stark depiction of a taboo subject is complemented by intimate cinematography and a haunting soundtrack, creating an atmosphere that is both oppressive and heartbreaking. Endless Summer Syndrome is a compelling character study that challenges perceptions of morality and the boundaries of familial love.
