
"Les Invisibles" (The Invisible) of the title are a group men and women born between the two world wars. They have nothing in common except they are all gay and that they decided to be open about their homosexuality at a time when society rejected them. Despite general disapproval, they refused to deny who they actually were, thus maintaining their integrity. Today they talk before Sébastien Lifshitz's camera. Without hate. Without bitterness. With cheerful dignity.... (Full plot summary below)
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"Les Invisibles" (The Invisible) of the title are a group men and women born between the two world wars. They have nothing in common except they are all gay and that they decided to be open about their homosexuality at a time when society rejected them. Despite general disapproval, they refused to deny who they actually were, thus maintaining their integrity. Today they talk before Sébastien Lifshitz's camera. Without hate. Without bitterness. With cheerful dignity.
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| Contactmusic.comRich ClineA simple approach carries a strong emotional wallop in this sensitive documentary by French filmmaker Sebastian Lifshitz. |
| The ListTom DawsonA beautifully assembled film which pays close attention to nature and judiciously incorporates black and white photographs and home movie footage alongside its interviews. |
| Time OutDave CalhounIt's an inspiring, often surprising watch. |
| Daily Express (UK)Allan HunterA leisurely and engaging testimony to the courage and tenacity of a generation. |
| Observer (UK)Philip FrenchA revealing, deeply moving piece of work. |
| ViewLondonJennifer TateAn engaging and endearing documentary that successfully and intimately communicates the pioneering lives and personalities of eleven very likeable individuals ... |
| Little White LiesDavid JenkinsPassionate people speaking openly about their lives and loves, it's stirring stuff. |
| GuardianXan BrooksGives a face to the unseen and a voice to the inaudible, spinning a sedate, respectful account of the gay rights movement as experienced by its foot soldiers. |
| User ReviewDanilo MIt's a documentary, about 70+ yo homo/ bisexual. And their lives, past and present, and their loves. It's so sweet. It's so full of wisdom. It doesn't rush and takes the time to know the people, to let them talk, to see them live. It's very respectful and avoid voyeurism. It's poetic, emotional, funny. But it never forgets it's cinema, the shots, the lights, the landscapes, the cut. I want to watch it again. I want to meet these people. I want to be like them at their age. |
| User ReviewHang LUn documentaire touchant qui parle de l'amour et le courage. Le vieux couple de Marseille poursuit leur souvenir de premier rencontre et leur Coming-Out. Après quelques dizaines d'années, ils se tiennent par le bras dans la rue, s'accompagnent sur un bateau pour voir la mer... |