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Jahia’s Summer

2025 · 90 min Drama
8.5 / 10 · TMDB

Jahia spends her summer in a Parisian suburb, watching her younger brother grow up while grappling with her own place in the world. Her days are filled with quiet discoveries — a first job, difficult conversations with her mother, walks with friends whose dreams seem as fragile as her own. This 2025 drama examines coming of age through the lens of an immigrant family, where silence often speaks louder than words. The director avoids dramatic set pieces, preferring to capture fleeting gestures and unspoken thoughts, painting a portrait of a generation on the brink of change. The film balances between a personal diary and a social observation, where the summer heat becomes a metaphor for inner fermentation.

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Original Title L’été de Jahia
Year 2025
Country Belgium, France, Luxembourg
Genre Drama
Director Olivier Meys
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 8.5/10 (3 votes)

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The director employs a minimalist camera, often framing characters in static shots where tension arises from what remains off-screen. A focus on natural light and improvisational dialogue creates the effect of an overheard conversation.

Those who appreciate subtle, character-driven narratives will find a resonant authenticity here. What lingers is the weight of quiet moments and the poetry of ordinary life. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Olivier Meys

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On a blanket in the park during a lazy afternoon, when the sun is warm but not harsh, and the hours stretch out.

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