Games of Love and Chance
A group of teenagers living in a housing project in the outskirts of Paris rehearse a scene from Marivaux's play of the same name. Krimo is determined not to take part, but after developing feelings for Lydia, he quickly assumes the main role and love interest in the play.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | L'Esquive |
| Year | 2003 |
| Country | France |
| Genre | Romance, Drama |
| Director | Abdellatif Kechiche |
| Runtime | 124 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.6/10 (153 votes) |
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The film constructs a delicate bridge between the raw energy of Parisian banlieue life and the refined prose of Marivaux's 18th-century comedy. It explores how performance becomes a vital conduit for teenagers to navigate identity, class, and first love, using the play as both a mirror and an escape.
What lingers after the credits is the poignant authenticity of its young cast and the quiet power of language to transform a concrete landscape. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Abdellatif Kechiche
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Best viewed with an attentive ear for dialogue and an appreciation for subtle, naturalistic drama.
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