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I Am Jonas

Original title: Jonas
  • TV Movie
  • 2018
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
7.3K
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Félix Maritaud in I Am Jonas (2018)
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Two moments of Jonas's life intertwine, each reflecting the other: in 1995, when he was a secretive teenager, and 18 years later, as an attractive and impulsive thirty-something looking for ... Read allTwo moments of Jonas's life intertwine, each reflecting the other: in 1995, when he was a secretive teenager, and 18 years later, as an attractive and impulsive thirty-something looking for balance in his life.Two moments of Jonas's life intertwine, each reflecting the other: in 1995, when he was a secretive teenager, and 18 years later, as an attractive and impulsive thirty-something looking for balance in his life.

  • Director
    • Christophe Charrier
  • Writer
    • Christophe Charrier
  • Stars
    • Félix Maritaud
    • Nicolas Bauwens
    • Tommy-Lee Baïk
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    7.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Christophe Charrier
    • Writer
      • Christophe Charrier
    • Stars
      • Félix Maritaud
      • Nicolas Bauwens
      • Tommy-Lee Baïk
    • 41User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Félix Maritaud
    Félix Maritaud
    • Jonas adulte
    Nicolas Bauwens
    • Jonas adolescent
    Tommy-Lee Baïk
    • Nathan
    Aure Atika
    Aure Atika
    • La mère de Nathan
    Marie Denarnaud
    Marie Denarnaud
    • La mère de Jonas
    Ilian Bergala
    • Léonard
    Pierre Cartonnet
    • Le père de Jonas
    Marcel Bouzige
    • Le garçon moqueur
    Nicolas Sartous
    • Le prédateur
    David Baïot
    • Samuel
    Julien Naccache
    • Mec Grindr
    • (as Julien Nacache)
    Ingrid Graziani
    • Caroline adulte
    Edith Saulnier
    • Caroline adolescente
    Constance Lecavelle
    • Petite amie Léonard
    Jean-Luc Rehel
    • Le voisin
    John Kharalian
    • Mec Boys Paradise
    Peggy Mahieu
    • Infirmière
    Bernard Massoni
    • Vieil homme malade
    • Director
      • Christophe Charrier
    • Writer
      • Christophe Charrier
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews41

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    selern

    A story that will remain deeply etched in your memory

    First of all I won't spoil anything. "Jonas" is an incredible movie, with a story so thoroughly develop you won't want to miss it. The story develops on two timelines in a really clever way and the mystery is revealed in such a thought-out manner that honestly you'll stay glued to the screen. It's been a long while since I saw a movie developing and revealing the plot so well. As for the actors, their acting is wonderful. The younger actors as well play incredibly well. Nothing feels fake or rushed or inauthentic. It's really a movie you shouldn't miss!
    7adamjohns-42575

    Cravings for a Gameboy.

    It wasn't the happy, colourful film of teenage love I was lead to believe by the picture chosen to advertise it on Netflix, but it was a very interesting and rewarding story. I actually liked it, despite the complete lack of nudity.

    The twinned stories surrounding the main character, Jonas are brought together brilliantly and I would have liked to have seen more of both, perhaps it could have been a two part film, because I think there was a lot more to say. Regardless of that it still worked very well and I thought it was directed tastefully and with care.

    There were no stand out performances from anyone, because it's just not that kind of film. They are all exactly what the roles needed.

    I did feel sorry for Jonas, nothing went right for him and I think that is something we can all relate to, as well as feel judged by.

    I did miss one or two bits as I was on eBay looking for a Gameboy with Tetris!
    Kirpianuscus

    chronicle of a life

    Beautiful cinematography, admirable performances, bitter story, inspired storytelling, admirable performances. And a story about fall, secret and fight for survive. Almost a pretext for a touching portrait about ages and experiences of a young man in war with his past. It is one of films who could be defined as good or bad for the measure who you recognize parts of biography of yourself in its scenes. Because, at sin or virtue, it did not gives a specific story. Only embroidery of facts from past and consequances of present , without a clear connection. So, just a film who I love. First for great job of Felix Maritaud. Being subjectiv in profound sense.
    10SvetoslavGrigorov

    A modern gay-gem!

    A powerful coming of age story with a French taste. Jonas (2018) is a TV movie that can beat at least thousands of other movies for the big screen. Its qualities such as depth, a good, mysterious story that slowly unfolds in front of your eyes, and of course our homo problems, that are waiting to be cleared off on a very long queue this time hit you straight in the heart without any superficiality. The characters are true to life and there isn't stereotyping but pure acting as it should be. The movie operates with flashbacks exploring the youth and current days of Jonas, now a troubled 33-year-old guy who's just been thrown out from his boyfriend, because of cheating. The missing segments start to make sense as the movie progress in a perfect aka "Weekend" cinematography. It will make you think about a few of your crushes most probably as it is a very intimate film. A must see!
    8DreamerX616

    I Am (Left Wanting More)

    Hauntingly tragic story of young love and innocence broken.

    Told from 2 time periods this sensitively told french movie tells of a night of tragedy that would forever leave a scar on our main protagonist Jonas. The director leaves it till the last few scenes for the viewer to put all the pieces together and then have us screaming for answers and resolutions that by the end credits we know are never going to come and we leave the movie, like all the characters, with a sense of hope, tinged with despair.

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      The movie was originally titled GameBoy
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      Features Tetris (1989)

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    • Release date
      • November 16, 2018 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • France
    • Official site
      • En Compagnie Des Lamas (France)
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Boys
    • Filming locations
      • Toulon, Var, France
    • Production companies
      • En Compagnie Des Lamas
      • ARTE
      • Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 22m(82 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16 : 9

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