Something in the Air (; ) is a 2012 French drama film written and directed by Olivier Assayas. The film was selected to compete for the Golden Lion at the 69th Venice International Film Festival, where Assayas won the Best Screenplay Award.

Plot

In 1971, French student Gilles gets entangled in contemporary political turmoils although he would rather just be a creative artist. While torn between his solidarity to his friends and his personal ambitions he falls in love with Christine.

Something in the Air (2012 film)

Cast

Clément Métayer as Gilles

Lola Créton as Christine

Félix Armand as Alain

Carole Combes as Laure

India Menuez as Leslie

Hugo Conzelmann as Jean-Pierre

Martin Loizillon as Rackam le Rouge

André Marcon as Gilles' Father

References

External links

2012 films

2012 drama films

French drama films

Films directed by Olivier Assayas

Films set in 1971

Films set in France

Films set in Italy

Films shot in Paris

Georges Delerue Award winners

Films with screenplays by Olivier Assayas

2010s French films

Something in the Air (2012 film)