France, 145 minutes
A class of French teenagers travels to Naples and Pompeii for their end-of-year trip. Confronted with the ancient ruins and the petrified bodies under Mount Vesuvius, a brooding, sizzling tension arises within the teenage group. As the youngsters wander through the historical remains, pent-up emotions and desires slowly come to the surface. Visually, director Marine Atlan elevates the story to a sensual level. With intimate framing, the camera stays close to the skin of the youngsters, making mutual glances and physical tensions palpable.
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