Summer time. A teenage boy and girl have their first date in a park. Hesitant and shy at first, they soon discover each other, get closer as they wander, and end up falling in love. But as the sun goes down, it is time to part. He leaves, although she would like him to stay. Then, a dark night begins. Manivel’s film has the charm of traditional cinema while shining colourful lights, produced nowadays by digital technology. He gives life to a story that mixes Rohmerian atmospheres, dreams of illusion and awakening to reality. In this both naturalistic and unconscious vision, the park is the main character, a protective but potentially dangerous place. The dream purifies and gives meaning to the discovery of love and the small pains it feeds on. Presented at Cannes Acid 2016, The Park was awarded at the JeonJu International Film Festival 2017 as Best Feature Film.

http://www.visionaerfilmfestival.com/2018/the-park/