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« [Celine] Song reveals herself to be a fully formed filmmaker with this accomplished debut. She shows a visual command to match her emotional and philosophical insights, a pleasingly understated wit and a grasp of tone that never falters, enhanced by the delicate chiming synths of a score by Christopher Bear and Daniel Rossen, from indie rock band Grizzly Bear. The fluency with which the writer-director moves between time periods and distant places is impressive indeed, with invaluable help from Keith Fraase's supple editing. For a movie in which the characters often dance around their feelings without directly addressing them, Past Lives speaks volumes. It's only January, but there's no doubt [Past Lives] will be one of the best films of the year. »
-- David Rooney

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ROONEY, David. « 'Past Lives' review: Playwright Celine Song makes a stunning move into features with this decades-spanning romantic drama », critique de Past Lives, Hollywood Reporter, 25 janvier 2023. [en anglais]