The story unfolds during a hot summer in a secluded French villa. A successful sculptor, Paul (played by James Mitchell), lives with his young muse and lover, Laura (Dawn Dunlap). Their isolated existence is interrupted by the arrival of Laura’s teenage friend, Aline (Maude Gallant). As the summer progresses, Paul becomes increasingly fascinated by Aline’s youthful innocence, leading to a tense emotional triangle. The narrative is deliberately fragmented, blending reality, memory, and fantasy—hence the “shadows” of the title. The film explores how artistic creation feeds on personal relationships and how summer idylls hide darker psychological undercurrents.
Upon its original release in May 1979, Laura, les ombres de l'été was panned by Cahiers du Cinéma for its “pretentious symbolism and gratuitous nudity” (June 1979 issue). Only defended it, calling it “a solar nightmare worthy of Bresson meets Roeg.” fylm laura les ombres de l39ete 1979 mtrjm bjwdt hd 2021
The film is widely recognized for its specific visual aesthetic, which mirrors David Hamilton's famous photography style: Laura, les ombres de l'été (1979) - IMDb The story unfolds during a hot summer in
| Detail | Information | |——|——| | | Laura, les ombres de l’été | | English Title | Laura: Shadows of a Summer | | Year | 1979 | | Director | David Hamilton | | Runtime | 95 minutes | | Country | France | | Language | French | | Genre | Erotic Romantic Drama | | Lead Actress | Dawn Dunlap (age 16 at release) | | HD Availability | 1080p / 4K Remaster (Japan, 2022) | Upon its original release in May 1979, Laura,