Story perspectives

Colours of Time: Generational Journey Blends Past and Present

4/16/2026

Summary

Story summary

Cédric Klapisch, director of Colours of Time, intertwines two timelines as four modern cousins inherit a Normandy house and trace Adèle's 1895 Paris journey.
Suzanne Lindon, the actress portraying Adèle, conveys emotional depth, while the present-day cast adds warmth.
The film examines family and belonging across generations, contrasts past and present, and critiques documentation.
Impressionism-inspired visuals enrich the narrative as the film opens April 17 in the UK.

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Story summary

Cédric Klapisch, director of Colours of Time, intertwines two timelines as four modern cousins inherit a Normandy house and trace Adèle's 1895 Paris journey.
Suzanne Lindon, the actress portraying Adèle, conveys emotional depth, while the present-day cast adds warmth.
The film examines family and belonging across generations, contrasts past and present, and critiques documentation.
Impressionism-inspired visuals enrich the narrative as the film opens April 17 in the UK.