It is 1979 and Albertine, 10, and all her family members have gathered in Brittany to celebrate the birthday of her grandmother. Everyone thinks that the Skylab space station from NASA will fall on their heads this summer. The meeting turns into a crazy weekend full of revelations, love and song.
Writing
Delpy's sharp, autobiographical dialogue crackles with authenticity.
Acting
Bernadette Lafont and Emmanuelle Riva—absolute legends at work.
Direction
Delpy balances bittersweet nostalgia with chaotic comedy masterfully.

Director
Julie Delpy
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Delpy based the film on her own childhood memories of the actual 1979 Skylab crash fears, making it deeply autobiographical.
The film features two icons of French New Wave cinema—Bernadette Lafont and Emmanuelle Riva—in their final major screen appearances together.