Me & You
A rebellious teenager's basement refuge becomes an unexpected crucible for confronting family, addiction, and the need for human connection.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- melancholic
- intimate
- contemplative
- quiet evening
- arthouse movie night
What critics said
Critics generally found the film engaging and emotionally attentive, while viewing it as a minor and less accomplished work in Bernardo Bertolucci's filmography.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Lorenzo deliberately hides in his basement instead of joining a supposed ski trip, making withdrawal the central dramatic condition.
Nearly the entire emotional confrontation unfolds during Lorenzo and Olivia's days and nights in the basement.
Lorenzo's unexpected encounter with his half-sister Olivia transforms his solitary retreat into an intense period of confrontation and connection.
The protagonist fabricates a ski trip to escape the expectations and pressures of society.
Films like Me & You, and why
The 400 Blows
intimate coming of age drama focused on adolescent alienation and emotional self-discovery
The Dreamers
claustrophobic youth drama about isolation, family tension, and an emotionally formative relationship
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
sensitive character-driven drama about troubled young people confronting family and identity
Movie Details
- Director
- Bernardo Bertolucci
- Release Date
- 2012-10-24
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (244)
Cast
- Jacopo Olmo Antinori
- Tea Falco
- Sonia Bergamasco
- Veronica Lazăr
- Tommaso Ragno
- Pippo Delbono
- Carlo Cozzani
- Alessandra Vanzi
- Francesca De Martini
- Michelangelo Ciminale
Common questions
- What is Me & You about?
- A rebellious teenager's basement refuge becomes an unexpected crucible for confronting family, addiction, and the need for human connection.
- What is Me & You like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Me & You as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Me & You violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Me & You.
- What did critics think of Me & You?
- Critics generally found the film engaging and emotionally attentive, while viewing it as a minor and less accomplished work in Bernardo Bertolucci's filmography.
- Which films are like Me & You?
- Films with a similar feel include The 400 Blows, The Dreamers, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower.
- How long is Me & You?
- Me & You runs 96 minutes.
