Early 1990s. With AIDS having already claimed countless lives for nearly ten years, Act up-Paris activists multiply actions to fight general indifference. Nathan, a newcomer to the group, has his world shaken up by Sean, a radical militant, who throws his last bits of strength into the struggle.
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Campillo and co-screenwriter Philippe Mangeot drew on their personal experiences with ACT UP in developing the story. One scene was also based on Campillo's experience with the AIDS epidemic, as he said "I've dressed up a boyfriend on his death".
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France's submission to the Foreign Language Film Award of the 90th Annual Academy Awards.
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The title may refer to a fast heartbeat, but also to the rhythm of the house music which had broken through at the time the film was set.
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One of three finalists for the 2017 Lux Prize, awarded by the European Parliament.
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The name of the production company 'Les films de Pierre' of Hugues Charbonneau and Marie-Ange Luciani is an homage to Pierre Berg, who is also thanked in the credits.
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Photograph shown of Kenny Ramsauer, sick from AIDS, with his partner Jim Bridges (copyright Dimitrius, courtesy Contact Press Images).
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After the incursion in the lab, the group gathered in the subway; in the background we can see a Score games ad. Score games first shop was opened in 1992 in Paris, although the action is supposed to be set in 1989.
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