La bande du drugstore (2002)
Erscheinungsjahr: 2002
Land: France
Alternative Title: The Drugstore Gang, Dandy - A Banda do Drugstore, Dandy
Regisseur: François Armanet
Writer: François Armanet, Jean Helpert
Production Genre
Produzent: Producer: Jean Bréhat, Rachid Bouchareb
Firmen: 3B Productions, CNC, Canal+, France 2 Cinéma, France Télévision Images, Studio Images 8, StudioCanal
Genre: Drama, Romance, Romance Film
Budget: N/A
Geschichte
Set in France during the sixties, 'La bande du drugstore' follows Philippe and Marc, friends who are part of a group known as the 'minets'. They are the best-dressed and believe only in themselves, imagining they can reinvent everything around them. Their lives revolve around drag performances, clubbing, experimenting with joints, and vacations on the Normandy coast. They also experience love and show-offs amidst their adventures. Otis Redding and The Animals provide the soundtrack to their lifestyle. Meanwhile, Charlotte and Nathalie lead similar lives, embracing the same freedoms.
Zusammenfassung
Directed by François Armanet in 2002, 'La bande du drugstore' captures a slice of life among young people in France during the sixties. The film explores themes of youth culture, self-discovery, and rebellion against societal norms through the lens of the 'minets'. It provides a glimpse into their carefree lifestyle leading up to the tumultuous events of May 1968.
