French drama in which a woman tries to rebuild her life after the breakdown of her relationship.
Deftly swerving sentimentality at every opportunity, Serraille makes an indelible first impression as she documents the haphazard reinvention of a uniquely appealing woman.
Thrillingly capturing both time and place and fizzing with non-judgemental empathy and cinematic flair, this is a magnificent debut that catapults Laetitia Dosch into the front rank of French actresses.
Jeune Femme continually surprises us. At times, it is very dark but then the film will take on the guise of a screwball comedy.
Laetitia Dosch is breathtakingly charismatic. You can’t take your eyes off her, even on repeat viewings.
Serraille’s rambling structure can feel as unfocused as Julia herself but Dosch’s ferocious performance and Serraille’s fearless direction suggest big futures lie ahead.
Laetitia Dosch gives a raw, powerful performance in this affecting drama about a young woman going through an extreme emotional crisis.
Laetitia Dosch dazzles in Léonor Serraille’s debut feature as a young Parisian woman struggling to work out who she is.
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