Movie

BPM (120 Battements par minute)

Robin Campillo · 2017

France · fr

• activism
• history
• community stories

BPM (120 Battements par minute) is a poignant French drama set in early 1990s Paris, focusing on the dedicated activists of ACT UP Paris. The film meticulously portrays their urgent struggle against governmental and pharmaceutical indifference amidst the devastating HIV/AIDS epidemic. Through passionate debates, direct actions, and personal stories, it captures the intense fight for life-saving treatments and public awareness. This powerful work illuminates a critical moment in queer history, highlighting the resilience, love, and unwavering commitment of a community fighting for survival and justice.