Milou in May

Milou in May - 2003-01-30. Director: Louis Malle, France, 1989, Color, 105 minutes. Louis Malle is one of the unpredictable directors who works in a unique way and with a different style in each of his films. After the psychological blow of "Goodbye, Children," he turned towards historical memory in contemporary times. "Milou in May" is a light-hearted and cheerful comedy set against the backdrop of political turmoil. The story begins with the untimely death of a powerful family matriarch at the onset of the May 1968 crisis. Amidst oil shortages and hot rumors, the family members gather at the family estate. Since the gravediggers have joined the nationwide strikes, the poor woman's body cannot be buried. With the disintegration of society and the end of the civilized world, the mourners trapped in this remote estate resort to backstabbing and gossip, dabble in the sexual revolution, experiment with anarchy, and oscillate between anxiety and a primitive state of cave-dwelling. The film, set in the enchanting nature of Bordeaux, compares natural and unnatural changes and uses the family as a microcosm of the larger world, showing how these two are often confused. Louis Malle, a skilled satirist and a director who follows his instincts and emotions, demonstrates his ability to address serious and heavy topics in a light and enjoyable manner, all in a film that features various characters and a complex plot.