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Ma Saison Super 8 (2005/Water Bearer DVD)

 

Picture: C     Sound: C     Extras: C     Film: C+

 

 

Set during the counterculture scene in Paris from 1969 to the early 1970s, Alessandro Avellis’ Ma Saison Super 8 (2005) is good about going over all the political arguments of the time, but adds more of a subplot about gay revolution and when France has anti-homosexuality laws.  Marc is an older man who is involved with the movement, but not happy until he meets the younger Andre.  They become involved, but Marc also wants to film him and key moments.

 

Though he does not go bonkers filming, it does not hamper the relationship at first.  The relationship and political aspects are everything we have seen before and though the couple is convincing enough, it never feels like its time period.  In addition, by the time the 74 minutes runs out, it adds nothing new to it.  The acting is not bad and sex not sleazy, but this should have run longer and then, it could have said more.

 

The letterboxed 1.78 X 1 image is shot on low-def digital video and is on the weak side throughout from detail issues, to inconsistent color to Video Black issues.  The Super 8mm film footage looks a little better, but is not always presented as its best.  The Dolby Digital 2.0 sound is barely stereo and has location recording issues.  The only extra is a short called The Boy & The Eagle that is only about 13 minutes, but worth a look.

 

 

-   Nicholas Sheffo


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