Girlhood
Director: Céline Sciamma
Actors: Karidja Touré, Assa Sylla, Lindsay Karamoh
PlotMarieme, a teenage girl living in a rough neighborhood on the outskirts of Paris, struggles with oppressive family dynamics and a lack of opportunities at school. Feeling trapped by her environment and circumstances, she yearns for a sense of freedom and belonging. To escape her overbearing home life and oppressive social limitations, she joins an all-girl gang led by Lady, an empathetic yet assertive figure. The gang offers Marieme friendship, protection, and a newfound sense of identity. They engage in petty crimes and revel in their rebellious acts, exerting a sense of power they lack in their everyday lives.
As Marieme becomes more deeply involved with the gang, she adopts the alias "Vic" and embraces the group's tough, defiant lifestyle. Her new reality, however, brings its own set of challenges and moral dilemmas. Torn between loyalty to her new friends and her personal aspirations, Marieme is forced to make difficult choices about who she wants to be and how she wants to live her life. Her journey is marked by moments of self-discovery, conflict, and the pursuit of autonomy in a world that continually undermines her sense of agency.
Writers: Céline Sciamma
Release Date: 22 Oct 2014
Runtime: 113 min
Rating: Unrated
Country: France
Language: French
Home Video Reviews
Despite needing tighter editing, 'Girlhood' offers potent emotionality and an exceptional A/V presentation, making it highly recommended for its universal themes.
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