“The freedom is extraordinary…intoxicating…”
—France24

“With a confident eye behind the camera, “Magnetic Beats” finds its rhythm early on and never loses it.”
—The Playlist

1980s France- Mitterand has just been elected president, and youthful optimism about the country’s collective future is surging. But in Brittany, teenaged Phillippe only has ears for New Wave music, and eyes for his brother’s beautiful girlfriend. The possibility of being drafted by the French army, and sent to West Berlin, certainly throws a wrench into his plans. An expansive, romantic adventure set amidst the heights of 80s counter-culture, this excellent indie won France’s César award for Best First Film.

Series passes are available for New French Cinema Week at a 15% off discount from the list price. Passes include admission into all screenings and events.

ABOUT NEW FRENCH CINEMA WEEK

This mini-festival is our annual celebration of the Francophone world’s most distinct new cinematic voices, programmed and presented in partnership with France’s leading festival for first films—the Premiers Plans Festival of Angers, France. Between November 10 and 13, cinephiles will have a unique opportunity to see new, undistributed French-language films including festival favorites and award-winners.

This film is part of Young French Cinema, a program of Unifrance and Villa Albertine.