120 BPM is a portrait of the early 90s Act Up AIDS activists in Paris and a stunningly intimate romance. It's one of the most critically acclaimed films of the last 12 months and it finally arrives on UK shores this week and we were lucky enough to speak to its director, Robin Campillo. Joining Sam in the studio to discuss the film are Irene Musumeci and Julien Allen (Reverse Shot)

As the AIDS epidemic tears through their community, the members of ACT UP Paris are fighting for survival. While they battle against governmental apathy, pharmaceutical greed and public ignorance, they also go out partying, debate politics and, occasionally, fall in love. One day, as outspoken radical Sean (Nahuel Pérez Biscayart) strikes up a conversation with shy newcomer Nathan (Arnaud Valois), they have no idea that their lives are about to change forever.

Based on the director’s own experiences, this vibrant and deeply emotional drama rushes with youthful energy, balancing powerful themes of social justice with euphoric moments of spine-tingling sensuality. Urgent and affecting, it’s a film about life, death, love, tragedy – and, above all, the will to survive.

Follow the team here:

Sam Howlett @SamHowlett_1

Irene Musumeci @byronic

Julien Allen @JulesArk

Jake Cunningham @CunninghamJH

Produced and edited by Jake Cunningham

Buy tickets for 120 BPM here: https://www.curzoncinemas.com/film-info/120-bpm

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120 BPM | feat. Robin Campillo