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  • 2017
  • Monument Releasing
  • 1 h 25 m
  • 2017
  • Monument Releasing
  • 1 h 25 m

Summary Inspired by the films of Jacques Demy and Stanley Donen, Footnotes is a whimsical and original musical comedy about Julie, a young woman struggling to make ends meet in France's radically changing economy. Living out of a backpack, Julie spends her days jumping from job to job until she's finally offered a temporary stockroom job at a wo...

Directed By: Paul Calori, Kostia Testut

Written By: Paul Calori, Kostia Testut

  • 2017
  • Monument Releasing
  • 1 h 25 m
  • 2017
  • Monument Releasing
  • 1 h 25 m

Footnotes

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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Summary Inspired by the films of Jacques Demy and Stanley Donen, Footnotes is a whimsical and original musical comedy about Julie, a young woman struggling to make ends meet in France's radically changing economy. Living out of a backpack, Julie spends her days jumping from job to job until she's finally offered a temporary stockroom job at a wo...

Directed By: Paul Calori, Kostia Testut

Written By: Paul Calori, Kostia Testut

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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57% Positive
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43% Mixed
3 Reviews
0% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 7 Critic Reviews
60
57% Positive
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43% Mixed
3 Reviews
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75
Jul 13, 2017
Footnotes isn’t perfect, but at least nobody lectured me about jazz.
By Sara Stewart FULL REVIEW
75
Jul 13, 2017
The delightful “Footnotes” is grounded in reality, light on its feet, with just enough intrigues, betrayals and twists to fill 80 brisk minutes with minor delights.
By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW
70
Jul 13, 2017
Writer-directors Calori and Testut have selected a significant challenge for their first feature, which succeeds more on its charm and determination than the classic attributes of movie musicals.
By Justin Lowe FULL REVIEW
63
Jul 10, 2017
The ending cheapens its main character and weakens the film's firm commitment to the importance of workplace organizing.
By Keith Watson FULL REVIEW
60
Jul 13, 2017
The songs are unmemorable and the choreography less than twinkle-toed, but the lyrics are a delight.
By Jeannette Catsoulis FULL REVIEW
50
Jul 14, 2017
The performers get their jobs done without leaving much of an impression. In terms of who or what Footnotes can win over, I think only hardcore Francophiles will find its charms genuinely compelling.
By Glenn Kenny FULL REVIEW
50
Jul 13, 2017
Though it’s not without charming moments, this story of women standing up to the big bad guys is diminished by unimpressive song-and-dance numbers that feel like Michel Legrand throwaways.
By Kristen Yoonsoo Kim FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Loin Derrière L'Oural, France 3 Cinéma, Région Rhône-Alpes, Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC), France Télévisions, Fondation GAN pour le Cinéma, La Banque Postale Image 9
Release Date Jul 14, 2017
Duration 1 h 25 m
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Website https://www.footnotesfilm.com/
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Awards

Palm Springs International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination

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