Out of Season

Mathieu is a well-known actor from Paris who travels to a seaside resort in western France to deal with a sense of melancholy. While there, he unexpectedly crosses paths with Alice, a piano teacher. The two were once in love fifteen years prior but had since separated and moved on with their lives. Their reunion forces them to confront old feelings and consider the choices they have made since their relationship ended.

This drama was directed by Stéphane Brizé, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Marie Drucker. In Brizé's filmography, this work follows Mademoiselle Chambon, The Measure of a Man, and A Woman's Life, and precedes A Good Little Soldier. The film stars Guillaume Canet as Mathieu and Alba Rohrwacher as Alice, with Sharif Andoura and Emmy Boissard Paumelle in supporting roles.

Produced by Gaumont and France 3 Cinéma with a budget of 6 million USD, the movie earned 1 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is moderate, with a 6.4 rating on IMDb based on 1,700 votes and a 6.3 rating on TMDB from 110 votes. These scores are lower than the 7.8 rating provided by film critics.