BPM (Beats Per Minute) 120 battements par minute
In Paris in the early 1990s, members of the activist group ACT UP battle for those stricken with HIV/AIDS, taking on sluggish government agencies and major pharmaceutical companies in bold, invasive actions. Amid rallies, protests, fierce debates and ecstatic dance parties, newcomer to the group Nathan falls in love with Sean, the ACT UP's radical firebrand, and their passion sparks against the shadow of mortality as the activists fight for a breakthrough.
Winner of the FIPRESCI Prize, Francois Chalais Award, Grand Prize of the Jury, and the Queer Palm and nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Winner of 6 Cesar Awards including Best Supporting Actor (Antoine Reinartz), Most Promising Actor (Nahuel Perez Biscayart), Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film.
"'BPM' is an affecting memorial about being alive and being heard - a movie that says the only things that matter in life are love, righteous struggle, and the joy of being with others. It shakes all three until their atoms get up and dance." - Ty Burr, Boston Globe
Running Time
144 mins
Year
2017
Kanopy ID
4882430
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Comments (9)
This movie completely destroyed me. If you were there at the time it brings it all back. The last twenty minutes had me sobbing uncontrollably.
Wonderful, powerful film. True to the story it tells. Astounding that it was 25 years ago.
I'd like to think of my self as open minded but what the fr*ck was this movie. Powerful? yes. CInematography? Not quite.
Beautiful, devastating, must see.
Invigorating, urgent & heartfelt, this one really does live up to the hype.
Powerful film to be remembered.
I haven't cried this much over a movie in ages. It's a bit overlong because it gets artsy in places it didn't need to be (the club scenes) but you get involved with these dying, desperate and angry characters who simply want to live yet are treated as afterthoughts by society. You come to ...Read more
I haven't cried this much over a movie in ages. It's a bit overlong because it gets artsy in places it didn't need to be (the club scenes) but you get involved with these dying, desperate and angry characters who simply want to live yet are treated as afterthoughts by society. You come to care for the group as little by little they begin to die off. The actor playing Sean gives an amazing performace as we witness his humor, anger, love and bravery in the face of death. Depsite winning numerous major awards (including the Cesare), the Oscars chose not to to even nominate this for Best Foreign Film which is ridiculous. Silence =Death.
Read lessThe previous reviewer mentions the final twenty minutes. It's a brilliant film all the way through but those last 20 are indeed intense. Really fantastic. And powerful.
Well, the title doesn't do the movie justice..and it's about 30 minutes too long..but a very powerful, intense film that feels more like a documentary than a movie. The last 20 minutes are very difficult to watch, but I think that was the point..not a movie for the faint of heart but ...Read more
Well, the title doesn't do the movie justice..and it's about 30 minutes too long..but a very powerful, intense film that feels more like a documentary than a movie. The last 20 minutes are very difficult to watch, but I think that was the point..not a movie for the faint of heart but exceptionally well done.
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