CQ (2001)
Release Year: 2001
Nation: France, Italy, Luxembourg, United States
Alternative Title: Agente Laumžirgis, Агент 'Стрекоза'
Director: Roman Coppola
Writer: Roman Coppola
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Gary Marcus
Co-Producer: Bob Bellion, Jimmy de Brabant, Michael Polaire
Executive Producer: Francis Ford Coppola, Georgia Kacandes, Willi Bär
Companies: American Zoetrope, Delux Productions, Film Fund Luxembourg, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists, VCL Communications
Budget: 7.000.000
Awards & Similar
Awards:
Similar: N/A
Keywords
Keywords: american abroad, chase, code, dream, father son relationship, film director, film production, film set, fired, future, home movie, moon, moon base, re hiring, revolutionary, sabotage, secret agent, self absorption, snowing, year 1969
Story
In 1960s Paris, a young American filmmaker finds himself in over his head when he's hired to direct a sci-fi film called 'CQ 2001.' The director he's replacing was obsessed with the actress playing Dragonfly, causing creative issues and delaying production. Meanwhile, the young filmmaker is also documenting his personal life on film with total honesty. As shooting progresses, he struggles to balance his professional duties, his crumbling relationship with his girlfriend, and his growing fascination with Dragonfly. He becomes increasingly seduced by her charms, causing a blurred line between his fantasy life and reality.
Summary
CQ (2001) is Roman Coppola's directorial debut, set against the backdrop of late 1960s Parisian film industry. The movie explores themes of artistic integrity, personal relationships, and the blurring line between fantasy and reality through its exploration of a young filmmaker's experiences while directing a cheesy sci-fi debacle. The film is notable for its unique blend of genres, including comedy, drama, and science fiction.
