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A Real Young Girl
Une vraie jeune fille
1976 94 min France 18+
★6.0
Romance, Drama
Director: Catherine Breillat
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Description
Reluctantly, a sulky adolescent returns to her parents' house for yet another boring summer vacation, dabbling in desire and the art of desirability, eventually mixing reality with vision, caged fantasies with the fierce female sexuality.
US Gross:
$17,245
Worldwide:
$17,245
Starring
Charlotte Alexandra
Actor
Hiram Keller
Actor
Rita Maiden
Actor
Key opinion
This feminist drama explores teenage female sexuality through a provocative and non-conventional lens. While its explicit nature sparks debate over its depth, the film is noted for its sincere portrayal of a young woman's awakening.
| Acting | Charlotte Alexandra delivers a realistic and striking performance that sincerely captures the intensity of pubertal awakening. | |
| Cinematography | The film uses explicit close-ups to provide a visually striking documentation of sexuality. | |
| Score | The film is enhanced by strong, romantic musical pieces characteristic of the 1970s. | |
| Screenplay | The film lacks a conventional plot, following a linear path that avoids traditional narrative suspense. | |
| Theme | Opinions on thematic depth are divided: while some see a profound feminist critique of parental denial, others find the central theme one-dimensional and repetitive. |