Staying Vertical

Finds an ideal balance between light surrealism and formal precision, so that nearly every scene [is] surprising.
-- Mike D'Angelo, AV Club

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Staying Vertical

Directed by Alain Guiraudie (“Stranger By The Lake”). Filmmaker Leo is searching for a wolf in the south of France. During a scouting excursion he is seduced by Marie, a free-spirited and dynamic shepherdess. Nine months later she gives birth to their child. Suffering from post-natal depression and with no faith in Leo, who comes and goes without warning, Marie abandons both of them. Leo finds himself alone, with a baby to care for. It’s not easy, but deep down, he loves it. Through a series of unexpected and unusual encounters, struggling to find inspiration for his next film, Leo will do whatever it takes to stay standing.

Official selection: Cannes Film Festival (in competition); NY Film Festival

Not rated but treat as “NC-17” / “Adults Only” due to graphic content.
Not Rated
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Runtime
100
Language
French
Director
Alain Guiraudie
Cast
Damien Bonnard, India Hair, Raphaël Thiéry
FEATURED REVIEW
Eric Kohn, indieWIRE

It’s never entirely clear when "Staying Vertical," French director Alain Guiraudie’s followup to "Stranger By the Lake," shifts into allegory. It might be the moment when filmmaker Leo (Damien Bonnard) finds himself homeless, wandering city streets while carrying his infant child, and gets stripped ...

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