Sometimes I roll the dice and decide to watch a random foreign language film. I recently chose France (2021) for three reasons; I’ve been trying to improve my French, I don’t mind Lea Seydoux, and I found the premise interesting.

Written/directed by Bruno Dumont, France stars Seydoux as France de Meurs, a celebrity journalist who’s having trouble balancing her career and personal life. Little does she know that things are about to get worse before they get better.

The acting in France is not terrible. But, sadly, the story edit is quite disappointing. There are shots that are held for so long that you start to wonder whether the powers that be were attempting to break a record.

The good news for me is that there is one thing that stood out in a positive way, and that is France’s costume design. I adore the colours, textures and silhouettes of Lea’s character’s outfits. And now that this post is published, I can selfishly revisit all the looks at my leisure.

I’m still very much into France the country as a wonderful place to visit, but France the film? I cannot say I recommend it for the story execution. But the fashion? Decide for yourself.

Classic and angelic, but is she, angelic?

Camel on cream… gorgeous.

Ciao, blue… looking all rich and well-hued.

The words are ‘stunning while sad’.

Hello, arresting jewel tone!

Sequinned and moody.

The deep fuchsia, yellow, brown and blue tones that I couldn’t look away from.

Sometimes one just needs a single reason to keep watching a less-than-great film. Glad I stuck with it. And in case you’re wondering, I’m almost certain that all these outfits are courtesy of Louis Vuitton.

Happy Film Loving,

G