They Came Back
One morning, a small French city wakes up to discover groups of recently dead people walking into town. No one knows the cause and there’s no time to find out; after tearful and sometimes strained reunions, the returnees look to resume their old lives. But their jobs have been filled, widowed partners have moved on, and Social Services struggles to cope with their various needs. And, also, though healthy and energetic, the returnees seem somehow different from before. Debut director Robin Campillo—who co-wrote Laurent Cantet’s Time Out—has created an elegant, provoc-ative work that cleverly combines elements of classic sci-fi with down-to-earth, contemporary issues. France, 2004. 102 min.
A-26c Sat March 26 at 9pm
W-27b Sun March 27 at 3:30pm
A Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center
W Walter Reade Theater, Lincoln Center
M The Museum of Modern Art