Director Catherine Corsini drew inspiration from her own youth and the lack of representative queer cinema.
: The protagonists, Carole and Delphine, are named after real-life feminist artists Carole Roussopoulos and Delphine Seyrig . Summertime(2015)
The film skillfully balances the sweeping energy of the women’s liberation movement with the intimate, often painful, struggle of living authentically. Director Catherine Corsini drew inspiration from her own
: Corsini intended the film to be politically engaged, reflecting modern struggles for equality while honoring the activists of the 1970s. Critical Acclaim Review: Warm Burst of Romantic Bliss in 'Summertime' Carole and Delphine