In a coastal French Riviera town, children between the ages of five and seven cavort, compete and dive off red cliffs into the Mediterranean, then act out a pint-sized Romeo and Juliet complete with rival gangs and puppy love. Bruno Dumont shoots in natural light with a documentary eye, in the tradition of Small Change and The Florida Project. If you want the festival's sunniest oddity, this is it.
What to expect
A 90-minute film with gorgeous seaside light and a cast of very young non-actors, largely free of adults. Expect gentle danger, comedy and Dumont's distanced but intimate style. The children's rivalries and romances play out on sun-baked rocks and in the sea, with adults kept mostly at the edges of the frame.
Good to know
- Take the 1 train to 66 St–Lincoln Center; the A, B, C and D stop a few blocks south at 59 St–Columbus Circle.
- It is a KimStim release.
- Festival screenings start on time, so collect tickets and get in line early.
- If a screening is listed as sold out, check Film at Lincoln Center's site again closer to the day for released seats.
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Common questions
Who stars in Red Rocks?
A cast of young children, aged five to seven.
How long is Red Rocks?
90 minutes.
Is it in French?
Yes, with English subtitles.
