Julie and Me | |
Native Name: | |
Director: | Jeanne Crépeau |
Producer: | Jeanne Crépeau |
Music: | Karen Young |
Cinematography: | Stefan Ivanov |
Editing: | Myriam Poirier |
Starring: | Dominique Leduc Stephanie Morgenstern |
Runtime: | 92 minutes |
Country: | Canada |
Language: | French |
Julie and Me (French: Revoir Julie) is a Canadian lesbian romantic comedy film, directed by Jeanne Crépeau and released in 1998.[1] The film's French title translates literally as "See Julie Again".
The film takes place mainly over two days. Following a recent break-up, Juliet makes a to-do list, which includes seeing her former friend Julie again for the first time in 15 years.[2]
Juliet tracks Julie down in the Eastern Townships of Quebec. Day 1 sees the pair reconnect as they spend the day together. However, near the end of the night, Juliet kisses Julie. Surprised, despite a similar incident in their adolescence, Julie initially rejects Juliet. However, the next day when Juliet prepares to leave, Julie won't let her go.
Day 2 sees Julie work through her feelings for Juliet. Facing the prospect of losing Juliet again, Julie finally admits to having feelings for Juliet and eventually returns Juliet's affections.[3]
The film won the Audience Award at the Paris Lesbian Film Festival in 1999.[4]