La Boum 2


La Boum 2 is a 1982 French teen romantic comedy film directed by Claude Pinoteau and starring Claude Brasseur, Brigitte Fossey, and Sophie Marceau. Written by Danièle Thompson and Claude Pinoteau, the film is about a girl who falls in love with a boy and must deal with the question of making love for the first time. La Boum 2 is the sequel to 1980's La Boum. The music group Cook da Books became famous in many countries through their soundtrack song "Your Eyes". Like its predecessor, La Boum 2 was a financial success, earning 4,071,600 admissions in France. In 1983, the film received the César Award for Most Promising Actress, and was nominated for Best Music and Best Supporting Actress.

Plot

Fifteen-year-old Vic has no boyfriend. Her parents are happily together again, and her great-grandmother Poupette thinks about finally marrying her long-term boyfriend. Vic meets Philippe and is overcome by his charm. She considers having sex with him – a step that her girlfriend Penelope already has taken.

Cast

Production

Soundtrack

  1. "Your Eyes" by Cook da Books – 4:38
  2. "I Can't Swim" by Paul Hudson – 2:25
  3. "Get It Together" by Cook da Books – 3:35
  4. "Disillusion" by King Harvest Group – 4:06
  5. "Maybe You're Wrong" by Freddie Meyer & King Harvest Group – 3:25
  6. "Silverman" by Cook da Books – 3:38
  7. "Reaching Out" by Freddie Meyer & King Harvest Group – 4:57
  8. "Rockin’ at the Hop" by Paul Hudson – 3:20
  9. "Silverman" by King Harvest Group – 2:48
  10. "La boum 2" by King Harvest Group – 3:07

Reception

Box office

Like its predecessor, La Boum 2 was a financial success, earning 4,071,600 admissions in France, and 651,235 admissions in West Germany.

Awards and nominations