Friends (1971)
Release Year: 1971
Nation: United Kingdom
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Director: Lewis Gilbert
Writer: Jack Russell, Lewis Gilbert, Vernon Harris
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Paul, a wealthy English teenager, runs away from home and ends up at a remote beach cottage in France. There he meets Michelle, an orphaned French girl who has been sent to live with relatives in the area but has run away herself. The two teenagers bond over their shared experiences of fleeing their troubles and soon become close friends. Their friendship deepens into love as they create a world of their own, far removed from adult responsibilities and expectations.
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Friends is a 1971 British drama-romance film directed by Lewis Gilbert. Set in France, the story revolves around two teenagers who run away from home to escape their respective troubles. Paul, a rich English boy, seeks refuge at a remote beach cottage while Michelle, an orphaned French girl, has fled her relatives' home after feeling unwelcome. The film explores themes of youthful rebellion, friendship, and love as the two protagonists navigate their newfound relationship amidst the backdrop of beautiful coastal landscapes.
