This report refers to the FESTiVAL DVDRiP version, which typically indicates a high-quality digital rip of a DVD released during or shortly after its festival run.
Video Librarian updated its review standards in 2022, but the film remains a notable entry in modern French cinema. The Sweet Escape (2015) - IMDb subtitle The.Sweet.Escape.2015.FESTiVAL.DVDRiP....
Michel, a 50-year-old graphic designer and aviation enthusiast, finds himself stuck in a monotonous urban routine. One day, he discovers that the shape of a kayak resembles a plane without wings. On a whim, he orders a full paddling kit and sets off on a "pastoral adventure" along a French river. This report refers to the FESTiVAL DVDRiP version,
Bruno Podalydès, Agnès Jaoui, and Sandrine Kiberlain Release Year: 2015 One day, he discovers that the shape of
Though he has never rowed before, his wife Rachelle encourages the escapade. Along the way, he experiences unexpected encounters at a riverside bar with colorful characters like Laetitia and Mila, turning his solo journey into a whimsical exploration of identity and freedom.
French (commonly distributed with English subtitles) Synopsis
Critics at the American French Film Festival praise its "good humor and lighthearted charm".