Paris, 13th District

About Paris, 13th District

"Paris, 13th District" is a French black & white film originally titled "Les Olympiades". It was directed by Jacques Audiard and was released in 2021. The film, inspired by the graphic novels of American comic artist Adrian Tomine, traces the intertwining lives of four young Parisians. The story has multiple plotlines, but it primarily revolves around love, sex, and relationships within the 13th district in Paris.

Making / Production

This film marked Jacques Audiard's first collaboration with co-writers Lea Mysius and Celine Sciamma. It is a radical departure from his traditional style, with the monochrome filming lending a graphic novel-like aesthetic to match the literature it interprets.

Actors

• Noemie Merlant - Played Emilie, a young woman navigating her love and sex life. Her performance was praised for its nuance and vulnerability.
• Lucidia Rodriguez - As Nora, demonstrated the struggles of a young student balancing her love and academic life.
• Macene Touene - Cameron, portrayed a man searching for love while dealing with the implications of his relationships.
• Jehnny Beth - Amber, played a significant role in exploring the complexities of modern relationships.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is based on the graphic novels by Adrian Tomine.
• It is the first film by Audiard to be filmed in black-and-white.
• Paris, 13th District marks the first collaboration between Audiard and two female scriptwriters.

Quotes

• "Love is like architecture, it takes time"
• "We're young, in Paris, let's take advantage!"
• "Is it love, or is it Paris?"

Music, Soundtrack

• Rone - Original Music
• Pendentif - Jerricane
• Rita Mitsouko - Andy