That Summer in Paris

A meeting between two half-sisters in Paris in August 2024 becomes a great adventure, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Olympic Games.

Blandine travels from Normandy to Paris to watch the Olympic swimming events but also to reunite with her half-sister and meet her niece for the first time. The experience of reconnecting with family and making new acquaintances in the tumultuous Olympic city is heightened by the magnificent surroundings, and Blandine finds her way toward new paths both in life and in the city. That Summer in Paris skillfully captures both the sweeping, transformative moments and the small, intimate ones. The lead actors, of course, also contribute to making this a uniquely precious film.

• Freddy Olsson