This film poignantly captures the angst of late 90s Parisian gay life, however, if your French is subpar you will likely not understand the film's nuance. The film provides a glimpse into Paris on the cusp of change: the gay community was mourning the loss of thousands of lives to AIDS, a diagnosis of HIV was still heavily stigmatized, gay relationships were not officially recognized (the Pacs and gay marriage would still take years), Paris had not yet gentrified, gays were not yet normalized, and gay Parisian life was more diverse, less heteronormative. For those equipped with the requisite understanding of French, this film is a pearl. It's a pity the film received a bad review from a reviewer who was unable to keep up with the film's cadence. The dialogue is witty... but you need to keep up. If you need to read subtitles this film is likely not for you.
