Mia receives an unexpected call from Vincent, whom she knew and dated in Paris ten years ago, before he disappeared, imprisoned following a court conviction. Their telephone discussions, accompanied by amateur and archive footage from the time, bring back memories of an angry youth, longing for justice and freedom.
Mia, recontacted by a man she hasn't seen in 10 years, plunges back into the memories of her Parisian, marginal youth.
"By weaving together old and new footage, the director creates a documentary essay that explores long-buried memories, our fascination with the 'other' and how love can transcend class differences."
Berlin Festival 2013
« As an original cinematic object, the film is composed as much of visual material as of audio elements. An exploration of the senses and of memory, as well as a reflection on the suburbs, Belleville Baby blends past and present in an ambitious formal construction. »
Christophe Brangé
« It's a fascinating meta-textual picture, visually filled with authentic talismans of their relationship. This skilfully and invisibly allows the viewer to become invested in them and to reflect on their sad, painful and often very kind interactions. »
Scott Macdonald
« This film is about liberation. Are we free? Is freedom just an illusion or does the possibility of liberation exist? Vincent is imprisoned in his own life, in his car, in his job. The film is a tentative attempt to liberate him. »
Mia Engberg
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