Summertime(2015) May 2026
: When Delphine is called home following her father’s stroke, Carole joins her. The idyllic farm setting becomes a place of secrecy, where the "rules" of rural life threaten to extinguish their liberation. A Legacy of Real-World Inspiration
: The protagonists, Carole and Delphine, are named after real-life feminist artists Carole Roussopoulos and Delphine Seyrig . Summertime(2015)
(French: La Belle Saison ), directed by Catherine Corsini , is a luminous 2015 drama that captures the collision of 1970s radical feminism and the deeply rooted traditions of rural France. : When Delphine is called home following her
: The duo participates in fierce political activism, advocating for equal pay and reproductive rights. (French: La Belle Saison ), directed by Catherine
: Corsini intended the film to be politically engaged, reflecting modern struggles for equality while honoring the activists of the 1970s. Critical Acclaim Review: Warm Burst of Romantic Bliss in 'Summertime'
Director Catherine Corsini drew inspiration from her own youth and the lack of representative queer cinema.