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BPM (Beats Per Minute)

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Nathan is a young man who joins an AIDS activist group in the 1990s Paris. As he attends the weekly meetings, he learns that some members prefer a more radical approach to their protests.
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Critics Consensus

Moving without resorting to melodrama, BPM offers an engrossing look at a pivotal period in history that lingers long after the closing credits roll.

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Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald 05/18/2018
4/5
And yet BPM (meaning beats per minute) is a beautiful film, full of drama and humour, love and politics, argument and action. Go to Full Review David Stratton The Australian 05/18/2018
3/5
It doesn't try to be a comforting film, and it certainly isn't. It's strident, unwieldy and confronting. Go to Full Review Simran Hans Observer (UK) 04/08/2018
5/5
Rebotini's dissonant, humming, house-inflected score - and the metronome-like heartbeats that underscore the action - are reminders that, even on their deathbed, a person has a pulse. In its dying gasps, the film grasps at life. Go to Full Review Diana Tuova Spotlight on Film 07/18/2024
4/5
The documentary-like feature of 120 BPM makes the film instantly appealing, and it is great the film does not shy away from portraying the worst, accentuating the frustration, anger, despair, and pain of the members of ACT UP-Paris and AIDS sufferers. Go to Full Review Steve Cruz OUT FRONT Magazine (Denver) 05/09/2023
When the film jumps into the flurry and turmoil of a civil disobedience protest, it still comes down to the individuals whose stories the film is telling. It does so with gravity, humor, and affection. Go to Full Review Brian T. Carney Washington Blade 12/15/2022
It’s proudly queer, deeply erotic even in the face of illness and mortality, passionately engaging and ultimately heart-breaking, stuffed to the brim with fervent debate... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Blake- N @PBSAniDom 1d 120 BPM (Beats Per Minute) is one of my all-time favorite films and a movie that completely lived up to its reputation. From the very beginning, it feels authentic, emotionally powerful, and deeply human. Few films have drawn me into their world as effectively as this one. What makes it so memorable is the way it balances personal stories with larger themes without ever losing sight of its characters. The performances are outstanding, the direction is confident, and the energy throughout the film is remarkable. Every scene feels meaningful and contributes to the overall experience. By the end, I was left with a lasting appreciation for what the film accomplished. It is moving, thought-provoking, and beautifully crafted from start to finish. For me, 120 BPM (Beats Per Minute) is an exceptional achievement and an easy 10/10. See more Pretty T @Breck69 Dec 12 I burst into tears three times while I was watching this movie. Although I don’t have a deep understanding of some aspects of cinematography,I’m just attracted by the vitality of the characters. It’s not easy to deal with the prejudice from others but what I see in this film is the unlimited courage to stand up for myself and the sympathy that I should always own for those who are struggling in this society. For me, it really is a significant film especially in these years when more discrimination is emerging. And we’ll fight for all what we deserve and what we treasure. See more Alexandre T @RT50625291 Oct 5 It's this kind of movie that gets a 99% approval rating, which is pitiful. See more Jules N @RT65556531 08/02/2024 Une magnifique et fidèle représentation de l'activisme contre le SIDA dans les années 80. See more PridePosterStudios @RT04271525 09/20/2023 Beautiful. Poignant. Moving. SILENCE=MORT See more Prof. Dr. Rzvan I @RT33914811 01/22/2023 Exceptional. The image of that times is vivid. See more Read all reviews
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Robin Campillo

Director

Nahuel Pérez Biscayart

Sean Dalmazo

Arnaud Valois

Nathan

Adèle Haenel

Sophie

Antoine Reinartz

Thibault

Félix Maritaud

Max

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Synopsis Nathan is a young man who joins an AIDS activist group in the 1990s Paris. As he attends the weekly meetings, he learns that some members prefer a more radical approach to their protests.
Director
Robin Campillo
Producer
Hugues Charbonneau, Marie-Ange Luciani
Screenwriter
Robin Campillo, Philippe Mangeot
Distributor
The Orchard
Production Co
Les Films de Pierre, France 3 Cinéma, Page 114, Memento Films, FD Production
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
French (France)
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 20, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 23, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA)
$125.1K
Runtime
2h 23m
Aspect Ratio
Digital 2.39:1