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Awaiting his girlfriend Léna’s arrival at the Breton seaside resort of Dinard, Gaspard befriends — and flirts heavily with — two other women, the companionable ethnology student Margot and the sensual townie Solène, making for a rather complicated situation when Léna finally arrives.
A Summer's Tale is a 1996 French romance-drama-comedy directed by Éric Rohmer, following a young man juggling flirtations with two women while awaiting his girlfriend's arrival at a seaside resort. The film captures the charm and complications of summer romance through witty dialogue and naturalistic performances. Now available to stream, it remains a beloved classic of 1990s European cinema.
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Melvil PoupaudGaspard
Amanda LangletMargot
Gwenaëlle SimonSolène- Aurelia NolinLéna
- Aimé LefèvreNewfoundlander
- Alain GuellaffUncle
- Evelyne LahanaAunt
- Yves GuérinAccordionist
Franck Cabot-DavidCousin
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When was A Summer's Tale released?
The film was released on June 5, 1996.
What is the plot about?
Gaspard awaits his girlfriend Léna's arrival at a Breton seaside resort, but becomes romantically entangled with two other women—Margot, an ethnology student, and Solène, a local—before Léna finally shows up.
Who directed A Summer's Tale?
The film was directed by Éric Rohmer, a master of character-driven romance and dialogue-heavy storytelling.
Where can I watch it?
A Summer's Tale is available on major streaming platforms and for purchase on digital and physical media. Check your preferred streaming service for current availability.
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