France,
2024, 100 min
(Alternative: 96 min)
Directed by:
Gilles de MaistreScreenplay:
Prune de MaistreCinematography:
Olivier LabergeComposer:
Armand AmarCast:
Emily Bett Rickards, Lumi Pollack, Paul Greene, Kelly Hope Taylor, Wayne Charles Baker, Amanda IpReviews (1)
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After the animal adventures of Mia and the White Lion and The Wolf and the Lion, Gilles de Maistre comes up with a third very similar piece, which, unlike the aforementioned two, left me cold and indifferent to the action on the screen. Although Autumn and the Black Jaguar deals with similar themes – the relationship between humans and animals, the unexpected friendships between them, the abuse and hunting of animals – it is presented in such a futile way that it is disappointing. Additionally, I felt like the film lacked any backstory due to the relationship between Ella's father and teacher. Thus, script-wise, this is a reprehensibly disnjointed film. ()