"The Golden Age": a romantic fresco and a technical feat

Bérenger Thouin's debut film, L’Age d’or, showcases a technical achievement by integrating archival footage from Gaumont-Pathé with contemporary performances. The film blends historical events with personal narratives, avoiding outdated nostalgia while addressing modern themes like gender. The visual style alternates between black and white and color, creating a poetic charm that immerses viewers in a bygone France. Thouin's approach draws inspiration from 19th and 20th-century literary frescoes, modernizing them for today's audience.