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120 BPM (Beats Per Minute)

2017 · Movie · Not Rated · 143 min · ★ 7.7 · 92% critics

Drama

In early 1990s Paris, a group of young activists fights to push for answers and action during a deadly health crisis. They organize bold demonstrations, challenge powerful institutions, and search for hope while trying to protect both their own lives and those who come after them.

Also known as BPM · 120 Beats Per Minute · 120 BPM

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Details
Original title
120 battements par minute
Years
2017
Release date
2017-08-23
Language
French
Rated
Not Rated
Runtime
143 min
Critic score
92/100
TMDB rating
7.7/10 (1,386 votes)
About

You may like this if you want a serious, emotionally charged story about activism, community, and love under pressure; Not for you if you prefer lighter pacing or a less talky film like Call Me by Your Name or Stranger by the Lake.

Pros: powerful performances; urgent activism; moving romance | Cons: runs long; repetitive meetings; narrow focus

Themes

  • paris, france
  • aids
  • europe
  • laboratory
  • lgbt
  • cure
  • pharmaceuticals
  • 1990s
  • gay theme

Awards & recognition

  • César Award — Best Original Screenplay · 2018
  • César Award — Best Male Revelation · 2018
  • César Award — Best Editing · 2018
  • César Award — Best Film · 2018
  • César Award — Best Music Written for a Film · 2018
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  • César Award — Best Supporting Actor · 2018
  • Lumière Award — Best Music · 2018
  • Lumière Award — Best Film · 2018
  • Lumière Award — Best Director · 2018
  • Lumière Award — Best Actor · 2018
  • Lumière Award — Best Male Revelation · 2018
  • Lumière Award — Best Screenplay · 2018
  • European Film Award — Best Editor · 2017
  • Queer Palm · 2017
  • International Submission to the Academy Awards · 2018 · nominated
  • European Film Award — Best Film · 2017 · nominated
  • European Film Award — Best Actor · 2017 · nominated
  • Lux Prize · 2017 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Robin Campillo