| That Kind of Summer | |
| Native Name: | |
| Director: | Denis Côté |
| Screenplay: | Denis Côté |
| Producer: | Sylvain Corbeil Audrey-Ann Dupuis-Pierre |
| Starring: | Larissa Corriveau Samir Guesmi Aude Mathieu Anne Ratte-Polle |
| Cinematography: | François Messier-Rheault |
| Distributor: | Shellac Maison 4:3 |
| Runtime: | 137 minutes |
| Country: | Canada |
| Language: | French |
| Budget: | $2-3 million[1] |
That Kind of Summer is a 2022 Canadian drama film written and directed by Denis Côté. It had its world premiere at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival in official competition on February 14, 2022.[2] This is the fourteenth feature film by the filmmaker and his fourth selection in official competition at the Berlinale.[3]
Three women are invited to a nursing home for 26 days to explore their sexual discomfort. The young protagonists named Léonie, Eugénie and Geisha, respectively played by Larissa Corriveau, Laure Giappiconi and Aude Mathieu, are accompanied in their healing process by a German therapist (Octavia) and a benevolent social worker (Sami).[4]
In January 2022, France's Shellac boarded worldwide sales of the film.[5] That Kind of Summer had its world premiere at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival on February 14, 2022.[6]
| Year | Award | Category | Recipients/ Nominees | Result | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Berlin International Film Festival | Golden Bear | That Kind of Summer | [7] [8] | |
| 2023 | Prix collégial du cinéma québécois | Best Film | [9] |