BPM (Beats per Minute)
dir. Robin Campillo · 2017
Life is a struggle for recognition and meaning in the face of societal indifference and personal loss.
Plot
Paris, in the early 1990s: a group of young activists is desperately tied to finding the cure against an unknown lethal disease. They target the pharmaceutical labs that are retaining potential cures, and multiply direct actions, with the hope of saving their lives as well as the ones of future generations.
Why watch
"BPM (Beats per Minute)" is a visceral exploration of love and loss amidst the tumult of the AIDS crisis, capturing the fierce urgency of activism in the face of institutional neglect. Through its raw intimacy and dynamic visuals, it immerses viewers in a world where every heartbeat resonates with the fight for dignity and survival.
Talking points
- the role of activism in personal lives
- the impact of communal grief
- representation in cinema
- the intersection of politics and health